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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.28, 5,803.05 and 2,412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.28, 5,803.05 and 2,412.66 is: 3,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.28 : 5,803.05 = 2,412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.28/5,803.05 = 2,412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.28x = 5,803.05 × 2,412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.28x = 14,000,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,000,786.61/4,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.34

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