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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.34, 5,977.38 and 2,443.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.34, 5,977.38 and 2,443.83 is: 3,371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.34 : 5,977.38 = 2,443.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.34/5,977.38 = 2,443.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.34x = 5,977.38 × 2,443.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.34x = 14,607,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,607,700.57/4,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.78

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