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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.16, 5,949.39 and 2,448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.16, 5,949.39 and 2,448.16 is: 3,378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.16 : 5,949.39 = 2,448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.16/5,949.39 = 2,448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.16x = 5,949.39 × 2,448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.16x = 14,565,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,565,058.62/4,311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.45

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