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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.36, 5,804.40 and 2,437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.36, 5,804.40 and 2,437.94 is: 3,364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.36 : 5,804.40 = 2,437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.36/5,804.40 = 2,437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.36x = 5,804.40 × 2,437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.36x = 14,150,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,150,778.94/4,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.94

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