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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.39, 5,808.98 and 2,442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.39, 5,808.98 and 2,442.04 is: 3,370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.39 : 5,808.98 = 2,442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.39/5,808.98 = 2,442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.39x = 5,808.98 × 2,442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.39x = 14,185,753.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185,753.10/4,209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.03

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