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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.61, 5,809.26 and 2,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.61, 5,809.26 and 2,442.24 is: 3,370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.61 : 5,809.26 = 2,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.61/5,809.26 = 2,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.61x = 5,809.26 × 2,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.61x = 14,187,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,187,607.14/4,209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.29

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