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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.61, 5,802.41 and 2,435.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.61, 5,802.41 and 2,435.57 is: 3,361.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.61 : 5,802.41 = 2,435.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.61/5,802.41 = 2,435.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.61x = 5,802.41 × 2,435.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.61x = 14,132,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,132,163.55/4,204.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.11

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