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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.48, 5,947.98 and 2,421.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.48, 5,947.98 and 2,421.63 is: 3,341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.48 : 5,947.98 = 2,421.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.48/5,947.98 = 2,421.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.48x = 5,947.98 × 2,421.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.48x = 14,403,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403,806.81/4,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.58

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