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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.27, 5,808.69 and 2,440.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.27, 5,808.69 and 2,440.77 is: 3,368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.27 : 5,808.69 = 2,440.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.27/5,808.69 = 2,440.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.27x = 5,808.69 × 2,440.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.27x = 14,177,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,177,676.29/4,209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.20

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