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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.74, 5,804.19 and 2,437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.74, 5,804.19 and 2,437.29 is: 3,362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.74 : 5,804.19 = 2,437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.74/5,804.19 = 2,437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.74x = 5,804.19 × 2,437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.74x = 14,146,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,494.25/4,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.82

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