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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.31, 5,950.94 and 2,449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.31, 5,950.94 and 2,449.19 is: 3,379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.31 : 5,950.94 = 2,449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.31/5,950.94 = 2,449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.31x = 5,950.94 × 2,449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.31x = 14,574,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,574,970.49/4,312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.85

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