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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.57, 5,803.16 and 2,436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.57, 5,803.16 and 2,436.93 is: 3,362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.57 : 5,803.16 = 2,436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.57/5,803.16 = 2,436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.57x = 5,803.16 × 2,436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.57x = 14,141,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,141,882.51/4,205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.66

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