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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.40, 5,650.96 and 2,416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.40, 5,650.96 and 2,416.22 is: 3,334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.40 : 5,650.96 = 2,416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.40/5,650.96 = 2,416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.40x = 5,650.96 × 2,416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.40x = 13,653,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,653,962.57/4,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.79

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