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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.37, 5,812.21 and 2,419.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.37, 5,812.21 and 2,419.41 is: 3,339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.37 : 5,812.21 = 2,419.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.37/5,812.21 = 2,419.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.37x = 5,812.21 × 2,419.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.37x = 14,062,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,062,119.00/4,211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.08

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