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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.94, 5,949.32 and 2,423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.94, 5,949.32 and 2,423.13 is: 3,344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.94 : 5,949.32 = 2,423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.94/5,949.32 = 2,423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.94x = 5,949.32 × 2,423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.94x = 14,415,941.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,415,941.35/4,310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.03

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