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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.43, 5,808.16 and 2,530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.43, 5,808.16 and 2,530.72 is: 3,492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.43 : 5,808.16 = 2,530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.43/5,808.16 = 2,530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.43x = 5,808.16 × 2,530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.43x = 14,698,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,698,826.68/4,208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.71

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