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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.28, 5,950.86 and 2,423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.28, 5,950.86 and 2,423.86 is: 3,344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.28 : 5,950.86 = 2,423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.28/5,950.86 = 2,423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.28x = 5,950.86 × 2,423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.28x = 14,424,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,424,051.52/4,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.88

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