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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.73, 5,950.18 and 2,423.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.73, 5,950.18 and 2,423.37 is: 3,344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.73 : 5,950.18 = 2,423.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.73/5,950.18 = 2,423.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.73x = 5,950.18 × 2,423.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.73x = 14,419,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,419,487.71/4,311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.25

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