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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.06, 5,941.08 and 2,416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.06, 5,941.08 and 2,416.62 is: 3,334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.06 : 5,941.08 = 2,416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.06/5,941.08 = 2,416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.06x = 5,941.08 × 2,416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.06x = 14,357,332.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,357,332.75/4,305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.99

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