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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.81, 5,802.43 and 2,436.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.81, 5,802.43 and 2,436.99 is: 3,362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.81 : 5,802.43 = 2,436.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.81/5,802.43 = 2,436.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.81x = 5,802.43 × 2,436.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.81x = 14,140,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,463.89/4,204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.93

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