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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.40, 5,804.50 and 2,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.40, 5,804.50 and 2,436.76 is: 3,363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.40 : 5,804.50 = 2,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.40/5,804.50 = 2,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.40x = 5,804.50 × 2,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.40x = 14,144,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144,173.42/4,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.34

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