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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,303.39, 5,939.09 and 2,414.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,303.39, 5,939.09 and 2,414.97 is: 3,332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,303.39 : 5,939.09 = 2,414.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,303.39/5,939.09 = 2,414.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,303.39x = 5,939.09 × 2,414.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,303.39x = 14,342,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,712.10/4,303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.89

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