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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.73, 5,805.29 and 2,439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.73, 5,805.29 and 2,439.36 is: 3,366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.73 : 5,805.29 = 2,439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.73/5,805.29 = 2,439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.73x = 5,805.29 × 2,439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.73x = 14,161,184.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161,184.59/4,206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.32

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