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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.39, 5,978.37 and 2,444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.39, 5,978.37 and 2,444.28 is: 3,372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.39 : 5,978.37 = 2,444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.39/5,978.37 = 2,444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.39x = 5,978.37 × 2,444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.39x = 14,612,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,612,810.22/4,332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.92

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