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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.54, 5,651.65 and 2,417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.54, 5,651.65 and 2,417.01 is: 3,335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.54 : 5,651.65 = 2,417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.54/5,651.65 = 2,417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.54x = 5,651.65 × 2,417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.54x = 13,660,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,660,094.57/4,095.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.36

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