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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.83, 5,943.36 and 2,418.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.83, 5,943.36 and 2,418.51 is: 3,337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.83 : 5,943.36 = 2,418.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.83/5,943.36 = 2,418.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.83x = 5,943.36 × 2,418.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.83x = 14,374,075.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374,075.59/4,306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.51

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