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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.97, 5,950.02 and 2,423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.97, 5,950.02 and 2,423.17 is: 3,343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.97 : 5,950.02 = 2,423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.97/5,950.02 = 2,423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.97x = 5,950.02 × 2,423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.97x = 14,417,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,417,909.96/4,311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.69

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