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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.50, 5,809.24 and 2,346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.50, 5,809.24 and 2,346.62 is: 3,238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.50 : 5,809.24 = 2,346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.50/5,809.24 = 2,346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.50x = 5,809.24 × 2,346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.50x = 13,632,078.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,632,078.77/4,209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.41

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