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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.90, 5,950.19 and 2,423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.90, 5,950.19 and 2,423.56 is: 3,344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.90 : 5,950.19 = 2,423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.90/5,950.19 = 2,423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.90x = 5,950.19 × 2,423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.90x = 14,420,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,420,642.48/4,311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.38

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