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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,279.12, 5,905.32 and 2,416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,279.12, 5,905.32 and 2,416.24 is: 3,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,279.12 : 5,905.32 = 2,416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,279.12/5,905.32 = 2,416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,279.12x = 5,905.32 × 2,416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,279.12x = 14,268,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,670.40/4,279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.49

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