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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.62, 5,804.83 and 2,438.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.62, 5,804.83 and 2,438.19 is: 3,364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.62 : 5,804.83 = 2,438.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.62/5,804.83 = 2,438.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.62x = 5,804.83 × 2,438.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.62x = 14,153,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,153,278.46/4,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.53

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