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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.22, 5,808.70 and 2,441.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.22, 5,808.70 and 2,441.85 is: 3,369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.22 : 5,808.70 = 2,441.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.22/5,808.70 = 2,441.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.22x = 5,808.70 × 2,441.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.22x = 14,183,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,183,974.10/4,209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.74

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