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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.58, 5,644.14 and 2,409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.58, 5,644.14 and 2,409.42 is: 3,326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.58 : 5,644.14 = 2,409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.58/5,644.14 = 2,409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.58x = 5,644.14 × 2,409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.58x = 13,599,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,599,103.80/4,088.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.12

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