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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.76, 5,812.38 and 2,444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.76, 5,812.38 and 2,444.34 is: 3,373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.76 : 5,812.38 = 2,444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.76/5,812.38 = 2,444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.76x = 5,812.38 × 2,444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.76x = 14,207,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,207,432.93/4,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.28

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