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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,216.61, 5,819.34 and 2,448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,216.61, 5,819.34 and 2,448.11 is: 3,378.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,216.61 : 5,819.34 = 2,448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,216.61/5,819.34 = 2,448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,216.61x = 5,819.34 × 2,448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,216.61x = 14,246,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,246,389.82/4,216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.63

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