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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.73, 5,804.64 and 2,437.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.73, 5,804.64 and 2,437.89 is: 3,364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.73 : 5,804.64 = 2,437.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.73/5,804.64 = 2,437.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.73x = 5,804.64 × 2,437.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.73x = 14,151,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,151,073.81/4,205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.71

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