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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.63, 5,954.18 and 2,451.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.63, 5,954.18 and 2,451.63 is: 3,383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.63 : 5,954.18 = 2,451.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.63/5,954.18 = 2,451.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.63x = 5,954.18 × 2,451.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.63x = 14,597,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597,422.67/4,314.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.24

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