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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.73, 5,937.77 and 2,414.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.73, 5,937.77 and 2,414.05 is: 3,331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.73 : 5,937.77 = 2,414.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.73/5,937.77 = 2,414.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.73x = 5,937.77 × 2,414.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.73x = 14,334,062.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334,062.41/4,302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.39

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