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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.68, 5,941.90 and 2,417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.68, 5,941.90 and 2,417.16 is: 3,335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.68 : 5,941.90 = 2,417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.68/5,941.90 = 2,417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.68x = 5,941.90 × 2,417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.68x = 14,362,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,362,523.00/4,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.72

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