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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.89, 5,809.51 and 2,443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.89, 5,809.51 and 2,443.52 is: 3,370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.89 : 5,809.51 = 2,443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.89/5,809.51 = 2,443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.89x = 5,809.51 × 2,443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.89x = 14,195,653.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,195,653.88/4,211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.38

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