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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,089.74, 5,644.98 and 2,412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,089.74, 5,644.98 and 2,412.11 is: 3,329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,089.74 : 5,644.98 = 2,412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,089.74/5,644.98 = 2,412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,089.74x = 5,644.98 × 2,412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,089.74x = 13,616,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,616,284.48/4,089.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.38

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