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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,121.82, 5,688.14 and 2,444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,121.82, 5,688.14 and 2,444.06 is: 3,372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,121.82 : 5,688.14 = 2,444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,121.82/5,688.14 = 2,444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,121.82x = 5,688.14 × 2,444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,121.82x = 13,902,157.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,902,157.45/4,121.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.82

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