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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.16, 5,936.72 and 2,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.16, 5,936.72 and 2,414 is: 3,331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.16 : 5,936.72 = 2,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.16/5,936.72 = 2,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.16x = 5,936.72 × 2,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.16x = 14,331,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,331,242.08/4,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.17

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