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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.66, 5,808.67 and 2,440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.66, 5,808.67 and 2,440.90 is: 3,368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.66 : 5,808.67 = 2,440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.66/5,808.67 = 2,440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.66x = 5,808.67 × 2,440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.66x = 14,178,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178,382.60/4,209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.06

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