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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,331.58, 5,977.62 and 2,443.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,331.58, 5,977.62 and 2,443.08 is: 3,371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,331.58 : 5,977.62 = 2,443.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,331.58/5,977.62 = 2,443.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,331.58x = 5,977.62 × 2,443.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,331.58x = 14,603,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,603,803.87/4,331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.47

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