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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.09, 5,806.37 and 2,437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.09, 5,806.37 and 2,437.35 is: 3,364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.09 : 5,806.37 = 2,437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.09/5,806.37 = 2,437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.09x = 5,806.37 × 2,437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.09x = 14,152,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152,155.92/4,206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.68

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