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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.72, 5,802.28 and 2,436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.72, 5,802.28 and 2,436.88 is: 3,362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.72 : 5,802.28 = 2,436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.72/5,802.28 = 2,436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.72x = 5,802.28 × 2,436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.72x = 14,139,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,139,460.09/4,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.76

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