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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.89, 5,808.29 and 2,441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.89, 5,808.29 and 2,441.54 is: 3,369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.89 : 5,808.29 = 2,441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.89/5,808.29 = 2,441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.89x = 5,808.29 × 2,441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.89x = 14,181,172.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,172.37/4,208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.34

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