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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.12, 5,949.32 and 2,422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.12, 5,949.32 and 2,422.74 is: 3,343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.12 : 5,949.32 = 2,422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.12/5,949.32 = 2,422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.12x = 5,949.32 × 2,422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.12x = 14,413,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,413,665.73/4,311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.37

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