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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.63, 5,948.35 and 2,422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.63, 5,948.35 and 2,422.11 is: 3,342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.63 : 5,948.35 = 2,422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.63/5,948.35 = 2,422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.63x = 5,948.35 × 2,422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.63x = 14,407,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,558.02/4,310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.34

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