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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.24, 5,804.24 and 2,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.24, 5,804.24 and 2,437.28 is: 3,363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.24 : 5,804.24 = 2,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.24/5,804.24 = 2,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.24x = 5,804.24 × 2,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.24x = 14,146,558.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,558.07/4,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.23

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