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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.44, 5,805.09 and 2,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.44, 5,805.09 and 2,438.60 is: 3,365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.44 : 5,805.09 = 2,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.44/5,805.09 = 2,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.44x = 5,805.09 × 2,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.44x = 14,156,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,156,297.84/4,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.38

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