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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.79, 5,934.89 and 2,412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.79, 5,934.89 and 2,412.14 is: 3,328.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.79 : 5,934.89 = 2,412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.79/5,934.89 = 2,412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.79x = 5,934.89 × 2,412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.79x = 14,315,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,315,773.50/4,300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.64

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