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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.30, 5,941.89 and 2,416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.30, 5,941.89 and 2,416.98 is: 3,335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.30 : 5,941.89 = 2,416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.30/5,941.89 = 2,416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.30x = 5,941.89 × 2,416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.30x = 14,361,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361,449.95/4,305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.76

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