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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.13, 5,950.75 and 2,423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.13, 5,950.75 and 2,423.64 is: 3,344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.13 : 5,950.75 = 2,423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.13/5,950.75 = 2,423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.13x = 5,950.75 × 2,423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.13x = 14,422,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,422,496.53/4,312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.64

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