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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.15, 5,804.31 and 2,438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.15, 5,804.31 and 2,438.34 is: 3,364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.15 : 5,804.31 = 2,438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.15/5,804.31 = 2,438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.15x = 5,804.31 × 2,438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.15x = 14,152,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152,881.25/4,206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.81

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