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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.90, 5,954.78 and 2,427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.90, 5,954.78 and 2,427.08 is: 3,349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.90 : 5,954.78 = 2,427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.90/5,954.78 = 2,427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.90x = 5,954.78 × 2,427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.90x = 14,452,737.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452,737.23/4,314.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.49

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