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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.18, 5,808.96 and 2,440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.18, 5,808.96 and 2,440.98 is: 3,368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.18 : 5,808.96 = 2,440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.18/5,808.96 = 2,440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.18x = 5,808.96 × 2,440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.18x = 14,179,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,179,555.18/4,209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.72

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