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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.68, 5,956.53 and 2,428.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.68, 5,956.53 and 2,428.23 is: 3,350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.68 : 5,956.53 = 2,428.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.68/5,956.53 = 2,428.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.68x = 5,956.53 × 2,428.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.68x = 14,463,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,463,795.06/4,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.68

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