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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306, 5,942.28 and 2,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306, 5,942.28 and 2,443 is: 3,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306 : 5,942.28 = 2,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306/5,942.28 = 2,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306x = 5,942.28 × 2,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306x = 14,516,990.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,516,990.04/4,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.34

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