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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.49, 5,802.17 and 2,436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.49, 5,802.17 and 2,436.05 is: 3,361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.49 : 5,802.17 = 2,436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.49/5,802.17 = 2,436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.49x = 5,802.17 × 2,436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.49x = 14,134,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134,378.55/4,204.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.74

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