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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.53, 5,801.84 and 2,436.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.53, 5,801.84 and 2,436.49 is: 3,361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.53 : 5,801.84 = 2,436.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.53/5,801.84 = 2,436.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.53x = 5,801.84 × 2,436.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.53x = 14,136,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136,096.13/4,205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.32

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