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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.34, 5,811.39 and 2,443.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.34, 5,811.39 and 2,443.50 is: 3,371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.34 : 5,811.39 = 2,443.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.34/5,811.39 = 2,443.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.34x = 5,811.39 × 2,443.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.34x = 14,200,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,200,131.47/4,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.88

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