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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.48, 5,805.99 and 2,439.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.48, 5,805.99 and 2,439.15 is: 3,366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.48 : 5,805.99 = 2,439.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.48/5,805.99 = 2,439.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.48x = 5,805.99 × 2,439.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.48x = 14,161,680.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161,680.51/4,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.63

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