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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,331.67, 5,977.73 and 2,443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,331.67, 5,977.73 and 2,443.27 is: 3,371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,331.67 : 5,977.73 = 2,443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,331.67/5,977.73 = 2,443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,331.67x = 5,977.73 × 2,443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,331.67x = 14,605,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,605,199.54/4,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.72

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