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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.83, 5,951.70 and 2,424.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.83, 5,951.70 and 2,424.39 is: 3,345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.83 : 5,951.70 = 2,424.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.83/5,951.70 = 2,424.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.83x = 5,951.70 × 2,424.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.83x = 14,429,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,429,243.20/4,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.66

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