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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.95, 5,979.14 and 2,444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.95, 5,979.14 and 2,444.71 is: 3,373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.95 : 5,979.14 = 2,444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.95/5,979.14 = 2,444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.95x = 5,979.14 × 2,444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.95x = 14,617,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617,268.49/4,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.51

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