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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,330.97, 5,976.38 and 2,443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,330.97, 5,976.38 and 2,443.02 is: 3,371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,330.97 : 5,976.38 = 2,443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,330.97/5,976.38 = 2,443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,330.97x = 5,976.38 × 2,443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,330.97x = 14,600,415.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,600,415.87/4,330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.17

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