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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.48, 5,936.95 and 2,413.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.48, 5,936.95 and 2,413.67 is: 3,330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.48 : 5,936.95 = 2,413.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.48/5,936.95 = 2,413.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.48x = 5,936.95 × 2,413.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.48x = 14,329,847.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,329,847.95/4,302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.60

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