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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.85, 5,802.39 and 2,503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.85, 5,802.39 and 2,503.26 is: 3,454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.85 : 5,802.39 = 2,503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.85/5,802.39 = 2,503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.85x = 5,802.39 × 2,503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.85x = 14,524,890.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,524,890.79/4,204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.32

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