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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.83, 5,950.40 and 2,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.83, 5,950.40 and 2,423.52 is: 3,344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.83 : 5,950.40 = 2,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.83/5,950.40 = 2,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.83x = 5,950.40 × 2,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.83x = 14,420,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,420,901.29/4,311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.49

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