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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.64, 5,940.34 and 2,416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.64, 5,940.34 and 2,416.90 is: 3,334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.64 : 5,940.34 = 2,416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.64/5,940.34 = 2,416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.64x = 5,940.34 × 2,416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.64x = 14,357,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,357,207.75/4,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.51

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