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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.24, 5,941.94 and 2,417.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.24, 5,941.94 and 2,417.63 is: 3,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.24 : 5,941.94 = 2,417.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.24/5,941.94 = 2,417.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.24x = 5,941.94 × 2,417.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.24x = 14,365,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365,370.60/4,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.72

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