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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.98, 5,803.81 and 2,437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.98, 5,803.81 and 2,437.26 is: 3,363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.98 : 5,803.81 = 2,437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.98/5,803.81 = 2,437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.98x = 5,803.81 × 2,437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.98x = 14,145,393.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145,393.96/4,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.16

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