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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.34, 5,949.21 and 2,738.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.34, 5,949.21 and 2,738.13 is: 3,779.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.34 : 5,949.21 = 2,738.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.34/5,949.21 = 2,738.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.34x = 5,949.21 × 2,738.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.34x = 16,289,710.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,289,710.38/4,310.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.22

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