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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.31, 5,804.50 and 2,438.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.31, 5,804.50 and 2,438.49 is: 3,365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.31 : 5,804.50 = 2,438.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.31/5,804.50 = 2,438.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.31x = 5,804.50 × 2,438.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.31x = 14,154,215.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,154,215.21/4,206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.00

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