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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.40, 5,649.68 and 2,414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.40, 5,649.68 and 2,414.88 is: 3,332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.40 : 5,649.68 = 2,414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.40/5,649.68 = 2,414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.40x = 5,649.68 × 2,414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.40x = 13,643,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,643,299.24/4,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.19

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