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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.45, 5,800.63 and 2,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.45, 5,800.63 and 2,437.08 is: 3,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.45 : 5,800.63 = 2,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.45/5,800.63 = 2,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.45x = 5,800.63 × 2,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.45x = 14,136,616.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136,616.91/4,205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.50

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