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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.96, 5,689.32 and 2,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.96, 5,689.32 and 2,444.08 is: 3,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.96 : 5,689.32 = 2,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.96/5,689.32 = 2,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.96x = 5,689.32 × 2,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.96x = 13,905,153.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,905,153.23/4,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.61

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