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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.06, 5,947.82 and 2,446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.06, 5,947.82 and 2,446.94 is: 3,376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.06 : 5,947.82 = 2,446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.06/5,947.82 = 2,446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.06x = 5,947.82 × 2,446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.06x = 14,553,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553,958.67/4,310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.74

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