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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.17, 5,803.06 and 2,436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.17, 5,803.06 and 2,436.73 is: 3,362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.17 : 5,803.06 = 2,436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.17/5,803.06 = 2,436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.17x = 5,803.06 × 2,436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.17x = 14,140,490.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,490.39/4,205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.64

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