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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.26, 5,804.83 and 2,438.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.26, 5,804.83 and 2,438.42 is: 3,365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.26 : 5,804.83 = 2,438.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.26/5,804.83 = 2,438.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.26x = 5,804.83 × 2,438.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.26x = 14,154,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,154,578.45/4,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.13

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