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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,203.99, 5,802.50 and 2,436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,203.99, 5,802.50 and 2,436.64 is: 3,363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,203.99 : 5,802.50 = 2,436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,203.99/5,802.50 = 2,436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,203.99x = 5,802.50 × 2,436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,203.99x = 14,138,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,138,595.19/4,203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.14

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