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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.81, 5,950.14 and 2,423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.81, 5,950.14 and 2,423.48 is: 3,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.81 : 5,950.14 = 2,423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.81/5,950.14 = 2,423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.81x = 5,950.14 × 2,423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.81x = 14,420,006.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,420,006.45/4,311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.30

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