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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.74, 5,949.89 and 2,423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.74, 5,949.89 and 2,423.89 is: 3,344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.74 : 5,949.89 = 2,423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.74/5,949.89 = 2,423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.74x = 5,949.89 × 2,423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.74x = 14,421,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,421,858.18/4,312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.02

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