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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.52, 5,803.59 and 2,437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.52, 5,803.59 and 2,437.11 is: 3,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.52 : 5,803.59 = 2,437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.52/5,803.59 = 2,437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.52x = 5,803.59 × 2,437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.52x = 14,143,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,143,987.22/4,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.20

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