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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.88, 5,651.34 and 2,416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.88, 5,651.34 and 2,416.84 is: 3,335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.88 : 5,651.34 = 2,416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.88/5,651.34 = 2,416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.88x = 5,651.34 × 2,416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.88x = 13,658,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,658,384.57/4,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.48

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