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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.53, 5,811.57 and 2,418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.53, 5,811.57 and 2,418.44 is: 3,337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.53 : 5,811.57 = 2,418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.53/5,811.57 = 2,418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.53x = 5,811.57 × 2,418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.53x = 14,054,931.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,054,931.53/4,211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.25

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