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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.71, 5,954.12 and 2,426.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.71, 5,954.12 and 2,426.45 is: 3,348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.71 : 5,954.12 = 2,426.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.71/5,954.12 = 2,426.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.71x = 5,954.12 × 2,426.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.71x = 14,447,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,447,332.57/4,314.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.39

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