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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.14, 5,803.86 and 2,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.14, 5,803.86 and 2,437.40 is: 3,363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.14 : 5,803.86 = 2,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.14/5,803.86 = 2,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.14x = 5,803.86 × 2,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.14x = 14,146,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,328.36/4,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.26

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