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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.09, 5,802.90 and 2,412.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.09, 5,802.90 and 2,412.83 is: 3,329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.09 : 5,802.90 = 2,412.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.09/5,802.90 = 2,412.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.09x = 5,802.90 × 2,412.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.09x = 14,001,411.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,001,411.21/4,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.63

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