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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.42, 5,807.68 and 2,440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.42, 5,807.68 and 2,440.56 is: 3,368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.42 : 5,807.68 = 2,440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.42/5,807.68 = 2,440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.42x = 5,807.68 × 2,440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.42x = 14,173,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,173,991.50/4,208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.01

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