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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.06, 5,939.46 and 2,442.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.06, 5,939.46 and 2,442.06 is: 3,369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.06 : 5,939.46 = 2,442.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.06/5,939.46 = 2,442.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.06x = 5,939.46 × 2,442.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.06x = 14,504,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504,517.69/4,305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.18

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