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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.67, 5,809.34 and 2,442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.67, 5,809.34 and 2,442.30 is: 3,370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.67 : 5,809.34 = 2,442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.67/5,809.34 = 2,442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.67x = 5,809.34 × 2,442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.67x = 14,188,151.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,188,151.08/4,209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.37

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