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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.91, 5,801.32 and 2,435.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.91, 5,801.32 and 2,435.27 is: 3,359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.91 : 5,801.32 = 2,435.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.91/5,801.32 = 2,435.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.91x = 5,801.32 × 2,435.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.91x = 14,127,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,127,754.59/4,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.82

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