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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.08, 5,953.68 and 2,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.08, 5,953.68 and 2,451.68 is: 3,383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.08 : 5,953.68 = 2,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.08/5,953.68 = 2,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.08x = 5,953.68 × 2,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.08x = 14,596,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,596,518.18/4,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.46

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