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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.41, 5,801.70 and 2,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.41, 5,801.70 and 2,436.12 is: 3,361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.41 : 5,801.70 = 2,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.41/5,801.70 = 2,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.41x = 5,801.70 × 2,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.41x = 14,133,637.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133,637.40/4,204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.62

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