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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.76, 5,936.88 and 2,413.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.76, 5,936.88 and 2,413.86 is: 3,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.76 : 5,936.88 = 2,413.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.76/5,936.88 = 2,413.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.76x = 5,936.88 × 2,413.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.76x = 14,330,773.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,330,773.51/4,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.37

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