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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.94, 5,936.58 and 2,413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.94, 5,936.58 and 2,413.82 is: 3,331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.94 : 5,936.58 = 2,413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.94/5,936.58 = 2,413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.94x = 5,936.58 × 2,413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.94x = 14,329,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,329,835.54/4,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.02

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