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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.49, 5,942.82 and 2,418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.49, 5,942.82 and 2,418.02 is: 3,336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.49 : 5,942.82 = 2,418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.49/5,942.82 = 2,418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.49x = 5,942.82 × 2,418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.49x = 14,369,857.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,369,857.62/4,306.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.79

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