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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.62, 5,953.68 and 2,426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.62, 5,953.68 and 2,426.24 is: 3,347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.62 : 5,953.68 = 2,426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.62/5,953.68 = 2,426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.62x = 5,953.68 × 2,426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.62x = 14,445,056.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,445,056.56/4,314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.93

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