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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.95, 5,950.61 and 2,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.95, 5,950.61 and 2,423.70 is: 3,344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.95 : 5,950.61 = 2,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.95/5,950.61 = 2,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.95x = 5,950.61 × 2,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.95x = 14,422,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,422,481.34/4,311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.77

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