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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.94, 5,951.83 and 2,449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.94, 5,951.83 and 2,449.94 is: 3,380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.94 : 5,951.83 = 2,449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.94/5,951.83 = 2,449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.94x = 5,951.83 × 2,449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.94x = 14,581,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,581,614.14/4,312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.90

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