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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.34, 5,571.86 and 2,444.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.34, 5,571.86 and 2,444.85 is: 3,372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.34 : 5,571.86 = 2,444.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.34/5,571.86 = 2,444.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.34x = 5,571.86 × 2,444.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.34x = 13,622,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,622,349.70/4,039.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.42

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