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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.66, 5,808.45 and 2,531.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.66, 5,808.45 and 2,531.62 is: 3,492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.66 : 5,808.45 = 2,531.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.66/5,808.45 = 2,531.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.66x = 5,808.45 × 2,531.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.66x = 14,704,788.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,704,788.19/4,210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.28

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