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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.59, 5,810.72 and 2,442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.59, 5,810.72 and 2,442.86 is: 3,370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.59 : 5,810.72 = 2,442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.59/5,810.72 = 2,442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.59x = 5,810.72 × 2,442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.59x = 14,194,746.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,194,746.41/4,211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.40

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