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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.62, 5,811.93 and 2,442.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.62, 5,811.93 and 2,442.66 is: 3,371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.62 : 5,811.93 = 2,442.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.62/5,811.93 = 2,442.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.62x = 5,811.93 × 2,442.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.62x = 14,196,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,196,568.93/4,210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.61

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