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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.72, 5,806.53 and 2,439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.72, 5,806.53 and 2,439.12 is: 3,366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.72 : 5,806.53 = 2,439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.72/5,806.53 = 2,439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.72x = 5,806.53 × 2,439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.72x = 14,162,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162,823.45/4,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.71

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