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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.69, 5,804.84 and 2,438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.69, 5,804.84 and 2,438.40 is: 3,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.69 : 5,804.84 = 2,438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.69/5,804.84 = 2,438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.69x = 5,804.84 × 2,438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.69x = 14,154,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,154,509.66/4,206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.76

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