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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.65, 5,949.95 and 2,423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.65, 5,949.95 and 2,423.18 is: 3,343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.65 : 5,949.95 = 2,423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.65/5,949.95 = 2,423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.65x = 5,949.95 × 2,423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.65x = 14,417,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,417,802.60/4,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.92

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