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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.68, 5,802.96 and 2,437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.68, 5,802.96 and 2,437.18 is: 3,362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.68 : 5,802.96 = 2,437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.68/5,802.96 = 2,437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.68x = 5,802.96 × 2,437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.68x = 14,142,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,142,858.05/4,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.80

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