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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.87, 5,810.90 and 2,441.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.87, 5,810.90 and 2,441.91 is: 3,370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.87 : 5,810.90 = 2,441.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.87/5,810.90 = 2,441.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.87x = 5,810.90 × 2,441.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.87x = 14,189,682.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,189,682.61/4,209.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.58

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