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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.71, 5,950.56 and 2,423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.71, 5,950.56 and 2,423.75 is: 3,345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.71 : 5,950.56 = 2,423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.71/5,950.56 = 2,423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.71x = 5,950.56 × 2,423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.71x = 14,422,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,422,688.19/4,311.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.00

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