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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.44, 5,951.14 and 2,449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.44, 5,951.14 and 2,449.44 is: 3,380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.44 : 5,951.14 = 2,449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.44/5,951.14 = 2,449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.44x = 5,951.14 × 2,449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.44x = 14,576,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,576,954.24/4,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.21

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