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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.04, 5,802.36 and 2,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.04, 5,802.36 and 2,388 is: 3,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.04 : 5,802.36 = 2,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.04/5,802.36 = 2,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.04x = 5,802.36 × 2,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.04x = 13,856,035.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,856,035.68/4,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.10

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