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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.08, 5,950.60 and 2,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.08, 5,950.60 and 2,448.96 is: 3,379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.08 : 5,950.60 = 2,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.08/5,950.60 = 2,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.08x = 5,950.60 × 2,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.08x = 14,572,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572,781.38/4,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.52

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