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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.15, 5,651.97 and 2,416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.15, 5,651.97 and 2,416.96 is: 3,335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.15 : 5,651.97 = 2,416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.15/5,651.97 = 2,416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.15x = 5,651.97 × 2,416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.15x = 13,660,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,660,585.41/4,095.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.80

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