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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.06, 5,940.84 and 2,443.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.06, 5,940.84 and 2,443.06 is: 3,370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.06 : 5,940.84 = 2,443.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.06/5,940.84 = 2,443.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.06x = 5,940.84 × 2,443.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.06x = 14,513,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,513,828.57/4,306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.56

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