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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.39, 5,800.55 and 2,437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.39, 5,800.55 and 2,437.02 is: 3,361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.39 : 5,800.55 = 2,437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.39/5,800.55 = 2,437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.39x = 5,800.55 × 2,437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.39x = 14,136,044.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136,044.18/4,205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.41

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