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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.47, 5,804.91 and 2,439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.47, 5,804.91 and 2,439.10 is: 3,365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.47 : 5,804.91 = 2,439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.47/5,804.91 = 2,439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.47x = 5,804.91 × 2,439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.47x = 14,158,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,158,755.98/4,206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.95

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