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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.96, 5,650.56 and 2,416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.96, 5,650.56 and 2,416.88 is: 3,335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.96 : 5,650.56 = 2,416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.96/5,650.56 = 2,416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.96x = 5,650.56 × 2,416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.96x = 13,656,725.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,656,725.45/4,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.01

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