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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.64, 5,949.76 and 2,423.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.64, 5,949.76 and 2,423.79 is: 3,343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.64 : 5,949.76 = 2,423.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.64/5,949.76 = 2,423.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.64x = 5,949.76 × 2,423.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.64x = 14,420,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,420,962.73/4,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.88

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