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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.72, 5,936.45 and 2,413.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.72, 5,936.45 and 2,413.73 is: 3,330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.72 : 5,936.45 = 2,413.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.72/5,936.45 = 2,413.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.72x = 5,936.45 × 2,413.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.72x = 14,328,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,328,987.46/4,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.99

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