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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.89, 5,801.31 and 2,435.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.89, 5,801.31 and 2,435.85 is: 3,360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.89 : 5,801.31 = 2,435.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.89/5,801.31 = 2,435.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.89x = 5,801.31 × 2,435.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.89x = 14,131,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131,120.96/4,204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.64

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