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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.85, 5,943.08 and 2,418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.85, 5,943.08 and 2,418.14 is: 3,336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.85 : 5,943.08 = 2,418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.85/5,943.08 = 2,418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.85x = 5,943.08 × 2,418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.85x = 14,371,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,371,175.80/4,306.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.82

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