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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.65, 5,951.32 and 2,424.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.65, 5,951.32 and 2,424.18 is: 3,345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.65 : 5,951.32 = 2,424.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.65/5,951.32 = 2,424.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.65x = 5,951.32 × 2,424.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.65x = 14,427,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427,070.92/4,312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.29

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