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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.64, 5,803.79 and 2,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.64, 5,803.79 and 2,438.28 is: 3,364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.64 : 5,803.79 = 2,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.64/5,803.79 = 2,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.64x = 5,803.79 × 2,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.64x = 14,151,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,151,285.69/4,205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.84

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