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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.98, 5,954.64 and 2,451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.98, 5,954.64 and 2,451.98 is: 3,383.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.98 : 5,954.64 = 2,451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.98/5,954.64 = 2,451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.98x = 5,954.64 × 2,451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.98x = 14,600,658.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,600,658.19/4,314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.71

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