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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.45, 5,801.90 and 2,436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.45, 5,801.90 and 2,436.02 is: 3,361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.45 : 5,801.90 = 2,436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.45/5,801.90 = 2,436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.45x = 5,801.90 × 2,436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.45x = 14,133,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133,525.01/4,204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.56

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