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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,213.59, 5,812.86 and 2,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,213.59, 5,812.86 and 2,444.16 is: 3,371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,213.59 : 5,812.86 = 2,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,213.59/5,812.86 = 2,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,213.59x = 5,812.86 × 2,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,213.59x = 14,207,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,207,559.90/4,213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.84

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