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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.73, 5,809.10 and 2,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.73, 5,809.10 and 2,441.40 is: 3,369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.73 : 5,809.10 = 2,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.73/5,809.10 = 2,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.73x = 5,809.10 × 2,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.73x = 14,182,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,182,324.53/4,208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.74

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