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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.51, 5,951.12 and 2,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.51, 5,951.12 and 2,424.04 is: 3,345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.51 : 5,951.12 = 2,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.51/5,951.12 = 2,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.51x = 5,951.12 × 2,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.51x = 14,425,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,425,725.93/4,312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.09

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