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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.29, 5,954.33 and 2,426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.29, 5,954.33 and 2,426.02 is: 3,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.29 : 5,954.33 = 2,426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.29/5,954.33 = 2,426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.29x = 5,954.33 × 2,426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.29x = 14,445,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,445,314.85/4,314.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.25

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