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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.06, 5,803.86 and 2,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.06, 5,803.86 and 2,437.44 is: 3,363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.06 : 5,803.86 = 2,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.06/5,803.86 = 2,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.06x = 5,803.86 × 2,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.06x = 14,146,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,560.52/4,206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.38

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