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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.33, 5,803.13 and 2,437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.33, 5,803.13 and 2,437.50 is: 3,363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.33 : 5,803.13 = 2,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.33/5,803.13 = 2,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.33x = 5,803.13 × 2,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.33x = 14,145,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145,135.47/4,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.62

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