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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.09, 5,953.46 and 2,451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.09, 5,953.46 and 2,451.09 is: 3,382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.09 : 5,953.46 = 2,451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.09/5,953.46 = 2,451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.09x = 5,953.46 × 2,451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.09x = 14,592,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592,454.02/4,314.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.51

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