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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.52, 5,949.71 and 2,397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.52, 5,949.71 and 2,397.26 is: 3,308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.52 : 5,949.71 = 2,397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.52/5,949.71 = 2,397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.52x = 5,949.71 × 2,397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.52x = 14,263,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,263,001.79/4,311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.11

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