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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.21, 5,953.43 and 2,425.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.21, 5,953.43 and 2,425.95 is: 3,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.21 : 5,953.43 = 2,425.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.21/5,953.43 = 2,425.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.21x = 5,953.43 × 2,425.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.21x = 14,442,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,442,681.61/4,314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.70

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