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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.06, 5,950.58 and 2,448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.06, 5,950.58 and 2,448.94 is: 3,379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.06 : 5,950.58 = 2,448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.06/5,950.58 = 2,448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.06x = 5,950.58 × 2,448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.06x = 14,572,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572,613.39/4,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.50

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