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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.36, 5,654.40 and 2,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.36, 5,654.40 and 2,419.20 is: 3,337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.36 : 5,654.40 = 2,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.36/5,654.40 = 2,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.36x = 5,654.40 × 2,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.36x = 13,679,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,679,124.48/4,098.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.71

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