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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.61, 5,807.88 and 2,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.61, 5,807.88 and 2,441.24 is: 3,368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.61 : 5,807.88 = 2,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.61/5,807.88 = 2,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.61x = 5,807.88 × 2,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.61x = 14,178,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178,399.93/4,208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.90

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