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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.74, 5,952.65 and 2,425.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.74, 5,952.65 and 2,425.89 is: 3,346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.74 : 5,952.65 = 2,425.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.74/5,952.65 = 2,425.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.74x = 5,952.65 × 2,425.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.74x = 14,440,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440,474.11/4,314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.78

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