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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.06, 5,946.45 and 2,445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.06, 5,946.45 and 2,445.94 is: 3,375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.06 : 5,946.45 = 2,445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.06/5,946.45 = 2,445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.06x = 5,946.45 × 2,445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.06x = 14,544,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,544,659.91/4,309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.37

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