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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.96, 5,936.98 and 2,413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.96, 5,936.98 and 2,413.68 is: 3,331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.96 : 5,936.98 = 2,413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.96/5,936.98 = 2,413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.96x = 5,936.98 × 2,413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.96x = 14,329,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,329,969.89/4,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.03

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