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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.79, 5,954.62 and 2,426.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.79, 5,954.62 and 2,426.97 is: 3,349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.79 : 5,954.62 = 2,426.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.79/5,954.62 = 2,426.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.79x = 5,954.62 × 2,426.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.79x = 14,451,664.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,664.81/4,314.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.33

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