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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.02, 5,802.85 and 2,436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.02, 5,802.85 and 2,436.79 is: 3,362.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.02 : 5,802.85 = 2,436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.02/5,802.85 = 2,436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.02x = 5,802.85 × 2,436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.02x = 14,140,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,315.39/4,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.72

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