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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.03, 5,801.15 and 2,435.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.03, 5,801.15 and 2,435.99 is: 3,360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.03 : 5,801.15 = 2,435.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.03/5,801.15 = 2,435.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.03x = 5,801.15 × 2,435.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.03x = 14,131,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131,520.47/4,205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.63

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