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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.59, 5,950.31 and 2,423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.59, 5,950.31 and 2,423.16 is: 3,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.59 : 5,950.31 = 2,423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.59/5,950.31 = 2,423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.59x = 5,950.31 × 2,423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.59x = 14,418,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,418,541.06/4,311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.14

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