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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.39, 5,811.74 and 2,444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.39, 5,811.74 and 2,444.04 is: 3,372.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.39 : 5,811.74 = 2,444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.39/5,811.74 = 2,444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.39x = 5,811.74 × 2,444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.39x = 14,204,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,204,112.81/4,211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.79

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