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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.93, 5,804.06 and 2,437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.93, 5,804.06 and 2,437.43 is: 3,363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.93 : 5,804.06 = 2,437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.93/5,804.06 = 2,437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.93x = 5,804.06 × 2,437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.93x = 14,146,948.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,948.76/4,205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.58

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