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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.40, 5,801.67 and 2,436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.40, 5,801.67 and 2,436.36 is: 3,361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.40 : 5,801.67 = 2,436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.40/5,801.67 = 2,436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.40x = 5,801.67 × 2,436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.40x = 14,134,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134,956.72/4,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.14

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