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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.41, 5,978.36 and 2,443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.41, 5,978.36 and 2,443.62 is: 3,371.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.41 : 5,978.36 = 2,443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.41/5,978.36 = 2,443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.41x = 5,978.36 × 2,443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.41x = 14,608,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,608,840.06/4,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.99

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