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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.15, 5,650.59 and 2,415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.15, 5,650.59 and 2,415.96 is: 3,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.15 : 5,650.59 = 2,415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.15/5,650.59 = 2,415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.15x = 5,650.59 × 2,415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.15x = 13,651,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,651,608.48/4,094.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.42

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