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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.94, 5,950.08 and 2,631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.94, 5,950.08 and 2,631.74 is: 3,633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.94 : 5,950.08 = 2,631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.94/5,950.08 = 2,631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.94x = 5,950.08 × 2,631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.94x = 15,659,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,659,063.54/4,309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.24

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