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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,331.52, 5,977.84 and 2,468.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,331.52, 5,977.84 and 2,468.48 is: 3,406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,331.52 : 5,977.84 = 2,468.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,331.52/5,977.84 = 2,468.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,331.52x = 5,977.84 × 2,468.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,331.52x = 14,756,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756,178.48/4,331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.70

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