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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.28, 5,801.66 and 2,435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.28, 5,801.66 and 2,435.76 is: 3,361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.28 : 5,801.66 = 2,435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.28/5,801.66 = 2,435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.28x = 5,801.66 × 2,435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.28x = 14,131,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131,451.36/4,204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.21

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