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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.61, 5,805.17 and 2,437.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.61, 5,805.17 and 2,437.57 is: 3,363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.61 : 5,805.17 = 2,437.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.61/5,805.17 = 2,437.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.61x = 5,805.17 × 2,437.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.61x = 14,150,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,150,508.24/4,206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.87

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