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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.59, 5,945.91 and 2,420.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.59, 5,945.91 and 2,420.91 is: 3,340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.59 : 5,945.91 = 2,420.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.59/5,945.91 = 2,420.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.59x = 5,945.91 × 2,420.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.59x = 14,394,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,394,483.00/4,309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.11

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