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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.50, 5,804.08 and 2,437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.50, 5,804.08 and 2,437.16 is: 3,363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.50 : 5,804.08 = 2,437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.50/5,804.08 = 2,437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.50x = 5,804.08 × 2,437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.50x = 14,145,471.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145,471.61/4,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.56

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