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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.13, 5,801.98 and 2,435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.13, 5,801.98 and 2,435.72 is: 3,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.13 : 5,801.98 = 2,435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.13/5,801.98 = 2,435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.13x = 5,801.98 × 2,435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.13x = 14,132,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,132,000.83/4,204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.46

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