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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,313, 5,951.94 and 2,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,313, 5,951.94 and 2,450 is: 3,381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,313 : 5,951.94 = 2,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,313/5,951.94 = 2,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,313x = 5,951.94 × 2,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,313x = 14,582,253.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,582,253.00/4,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.00

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