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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.94, 5,954.58 and 2,451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.94, 5,954.58 and 2,451.94 is: 3,383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.94 : 5,954.58 = 2,451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.94/5,954.58 = 2,451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.94x = 5,954.58 × 2,451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.94x = 14,600,272.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,600,272.89/4,314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.66

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