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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.68, 5,808.22 and 2,392.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.68, 5,808.22 and 2,392.68 is: 3,301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.68 : 5,808.22 = 2,392.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.68/5,808.22 = 2,392.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.68x = 5,808.22 × 2,392.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.68x = 13,897,217.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,897,217.81/4,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.25

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