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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.34, 5,950.59 and 2,739.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.34, 5,950.59 and 2,739.13 is: 3,780.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.34 : 5,950.59 = 2,739.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.34/5,950.59 = 2,739.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.34x = 5,950.59 × 2,739.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.34x = 16,299,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,299,439.59/4,311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.60

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