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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.06, 5,949.27 and 2,448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.06, 5,949.27 and 2,448.06 is: 3,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.06 : 5,949.27 = 2,448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.06/5,949.27 = 2,448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.06x = 5,949.27 × 2,448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.06x = 14,564,190.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,564,190.91/4,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.33

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