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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.47, 5,951.22 and 2,449.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.47, 5,951.22 and 2,449.47 is: 3,380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.47 : 5,951.22 = 2,449.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.47/5,951.22 = 2,449.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.47x = 5,951.22 × 2,449.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.47x = 14,577,334.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577,334.85/4,312.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.28

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