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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.88, 5,979.40 and 2,469.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.88, 5,979.40 and 2,469.84 is: 3,408.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.88 : 5,979.40 = 2,469.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.88/5,979.40 = 2,469.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.88x = 5,979.40 × 2,469.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.88x = 14,768,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,768,161.30/4,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.39

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