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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.47, 5,942.49 and 2,418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.47, 5,942.49 and 2,418.26 is: 3,336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.47 : 5,942.49 = 2,418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.47/5,942.49 = 2,418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.47x = 5,942.49 × 2,418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.47x = 14,370,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,370,504.03/4,306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.96

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