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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.48, 5,809.14 and 2,717.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.48, 5,809.14 and 2,717.46 is: 3,750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.48 : 5,809.14 = 2,717.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.48/5,809.14 = 2,717.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.48x = 5,809.14 × 2,717.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.48x = 15,786,105.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786,105.58/4,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.13

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