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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.04, 5,953.26 and 2,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.04, 5,953.26 and 2,451 is: 3,382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.04 : 5,953.26 = 2,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.04/5,953.26 = 2,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.04x = 5,953.26 × 2,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.04x = 14,591,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,591,440.26/4,314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.31

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