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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.62, 5,803.45 and 2,437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.62, 5,803.45 and 2,437.19 is: 3,363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.62 : 5,803.45 = 2,437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.62/5,803.45 = 2,437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.62x = 5,803.45 × 2,437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.62x = 14,144,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144,096.96/4,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.14

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