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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.39, 5,941.08 and 2,416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.39, 5,941.08 and 2,416.71 is: 3,334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.39 : 5,941.08 = 2,416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.39/5,941.08 = 2,416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.39x = 5,941.08 × 2,416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.39x = 14,357,867.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,357,867.45/4,305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.86

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