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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.96, 5,950.33 and 2,423.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.96, 5,950.33 and 2,423.49 is: 3,344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.96 : 5,950.33 = 2,423.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.96/5,950.33 = 2,423.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.96x = 5,950.33 × 2,423.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.96x = 14,420,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,420,565.25/4,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.32

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