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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.41, 5,811.38 and 2,443.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.41, 5,811.38 and 2,443.13 is: 3,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.41 : 5,811.38 = 2,443.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.41/5,811.38 = 2,443.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.41x = 5,811.38 × 2,443.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.41x = 14,197,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,197,915.55/4,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.30

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