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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.74, 5,952.64 and 2,425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.74, 5,952.64 and 2,425.88 is: 3,346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.74 : 5,952.64 = 2,425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.74/5,952.64 = 2,425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.74x = 5,952.64 × 2,425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.74x = 14,440,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440,390.32/4,314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.76

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