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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.89, 5,809.66 and 2,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.89, 5,809.66 and 2,441.84 is: 3,369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.89 : 5,809.66 = 2,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.89/5,809.66 = 2,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.89x = 5,809.66 × 2,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.89x = 14,186,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186,225.02/4,209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.74

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