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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.62, 5,936.34 and 2,438.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.62, 5,936.34 and 2,438.62 is: 3,365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.62 : 5,936.34 = 2,438.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.62/5,936.34 = 2,438.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.62x = 5,936.34 × 2,438.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.62x = 14,476,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,476,477.45/4,301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.35

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