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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.33, 5,953.80 and 2,451.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.33, 5,953.80 and 2,451.33 is: 3,382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.33 : 5,953.80 = 2,451.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.33/5,953.80 = 2,451.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.33x = 5,953.80 × 2,451.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.33x = 14,594,728.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594,728.55/4,314.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.85

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