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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.37, 5,950.94 and 2,423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.37, 5,950.94 and 2,423.92 is: 3,344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.37 : 5,950.94 = 2,423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.37/5,950.94 = 2,423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.37x = 5,950.94 × 2,423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.37x = 14,424,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,424,572.73/4,312.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.93

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