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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.70, 5,803.87 and 2,438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.70, 5,803.87 and 2,438.34 is: 3,364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.70 : 5,803.87 = 2,438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.70/5,803.87 = 2,438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.70x = 5,803.87 × 2,438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.70x = 14,151,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,151,808.38/4,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.91

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