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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.06, 5,950.65 and 2,449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.06, 5,950.65 and 2,449.06 is: 3,379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.06 : 5,950.65 = 2,449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.06/5,950.65 = 2,449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.06x = 5,950.65 × 2,449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.06x = 14,573,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,573,498.89/4,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.71

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