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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.38, 5,811.64 and 2,443.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.38, 5,811.64 and 2,443.29 is: 3,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.38 : 5,811.64 = 2,443.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.38/5,811.64 = 2,443.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.38x = 5,811.64 × 2,443.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.38x = 14,199,521.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,199,521.90/4,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.70

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