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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,303.54, 5,938.83 and 2,415.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,303.54, 5,938.83 and 2,415.11 is: 3,332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,303.54 : 5,938.83 = 2,415.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,303.54/5,938.83 = 2,415.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,303.54x = 5,938.83 × 2,415.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,303.54x = 14,342,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,927.72/4,303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.82

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