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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,331.61, 5,977.49 and 2,443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,331.61, 5,977.49 and 2,443.25 is: 3,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,331.61 : 5,977.49 = 2,443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,331.61/5,977.49 = 2,443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,331.61x = 5,977.49 × 2,443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,331.61x = 14,604,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,604,460.34/4,331.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.60

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