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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.26, 5,804.77 and 2,414.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.26, 5,804.77 and 2,414.07 is: 3,331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.26 : 5,804.77 = 2,414.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.26/5,804.77 = 2,414.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.26x = 5,804.77 × 2,414.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.26x = 14,013,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,013,112.64/4,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.49

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