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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.38, 5,802.24 and 2,436.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.38, 5,802.24 and 2,436.54 is: 3,362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.38 : 5,802.24 = 2,436.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.38/5,802.24 = 2,436.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.38x = 5,802.24 × 2,436.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.38x = 14,137,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,137,389.85/4,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.54

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