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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,331.68, 5,977.38 and 2,468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,331.68, 5,977.38 and 2,468.68 is: 3,406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,331.68 : 5,977.38 = 2,468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,331.68/5,977.38 = 2,468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,331.68x = 5,977.38 × 2,468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,331.68x = 14,756,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756,238.46/4,331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.59

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