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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,216.91, 5,819.78 and 2,449.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,216.91, 5,819.78 and 2,449.49 is: 3,380.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,216.91 : 5,819.78 = 2,449.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,216.91/5,819.78 = 2,449.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,216.91x = 5,819.78 × 2,449.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,216.91x = 14,255,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,255,469.94/4,216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.55

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