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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.83, 5,938.18 and 2,414.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.83, 5,938.18 and 2,414.53 is: 3,332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.83 : 5,938.18 = 2,414.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.83/5,938.18 = 2,414.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.83x = 5,938.18 × 2,414.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.83x = 14,337,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,337,884.06/4,302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.20

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