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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.34, 5,941.42 and 2,416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.34, 5,941.42 and 2,416.81 is: 3,335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.34 : 5,941.42 = 2,416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.34/5,941.42 = 2,416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.34x = 5,941.42 × 2,416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.34x = 14,359,261.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,359,261.55/4,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.22

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