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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.48, 5,807.68 and 2,718.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.48, 5,807.68 and 2,718.41 is: 3,750.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.48 : 5,807.68 = 2,718.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.48/5,807.68 = 2,718.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.48x = 5,807.68 × 2,718.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.48x = 15,787,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787,641.33/4,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.49

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