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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.82, 5,949.50 and 2,423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.82, 5,949.50 and 2,423.15 is: 3,343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.82 : 5,949.50 = 2,423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.82/5,949.50 = 2,423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.82x = 5,949.50 × 2,423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.82x = 14,416,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,416,518.81/4,311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.49

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