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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.18, 5,950.73 and 2,398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.18, 5,950.73 and 2,398.12 is: 3,309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.18 : 5,950.73 = 2,398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.18/5,950.73 = 2,398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.18x = 5,950.73 × 2,398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.18x = 14,270,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,270,555.75/4,312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.36

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