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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.05, 5,801.60 and 2,436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.05, 5,801.60 and 2,436.69 is: 3,362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.05 : 5,801.60 = 2,436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.05/5,801.60 = 2,436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.05x = 5,801.60 × 2,436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.05x = 14,136,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136,665.89/4,204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.63

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