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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.68, 5,651.87 and 2,416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.68, 5,651.87 and 2,416.73 is: 3,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.68 : 5,651.87 = 2,416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.68/5,651.87 = 2,416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.68x = 5,651.87 × 2,416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.68x = 13,659,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659,003.44/4,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.98

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