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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,304.62, 5,940.48 and 2,441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,304.62, 5,940.48 and 2,441.62 is: 3,369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,304.62 : 5,940.48 = 2,441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,304.62/5,940.48 = 2,441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,304.62x = 5,940.48 × 2,441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,304.62x = 14,504,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504,394.78/4,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.49

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