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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,307.85, 5,944.46 and 2,419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,307.85, 5,944.46 and 2,419.14 is: 3,338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,307.85 : 5,944.46 = 2,419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,307.85/5,944.46 = 2,419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,307.85x = 5,944.46 × 2,419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,307.85x = 14,380,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,380,480.96/4,307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.20

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