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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.95, 5,954.49 and 2,426.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.95, 5,954.49 and 2,426.61 is: 3,348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.95 : 5,954.49 = 2,426.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.95/5,954.49 = 2,426.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.95x = 5,954.49 × 2,426.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.95x = 14,449,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,449,224.98/4,314.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.65

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