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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.98, 5,802.42 and 2,436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.98, 5,802.42 and 2,436.26 is: 3,361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.98 : 5,802.42 = 2,436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.98/5,802.42 = 2,436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.98x = 5,802.42 × 2,436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.98x = 14,136,203.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136,203.75/4,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.78

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