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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.74, 5,650.96 and 2,417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.74, 5,650.96 and 2,417.12 is: 3,335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.74 : 5,650.96 = 2,417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.74/5,650.96 = 2,417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.74x = 5,650.96 × 2,417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.74x = 13,659,048.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659,048.44/4,094.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.75

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