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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.56, 5,651.64 and 2,416.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.56, 5,651.64 and 2,416.87 is: 3,335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.56 : 5,651.64 = 2,416.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.56/5,651.64 = 2,416.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.56x = 5,651.64 × 2,416.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.56x = 13,659,286.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659,286.23/4,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.14

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