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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.77, 5,804.66 and 2,438.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.77, 5,804.66 and 2,438.03 is: 3,364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.77 : 5,804.66 = 2,438.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.77/5,804.66 = 2,438.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.77x = 5,804.66 × 2,438.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.77x = 14,151,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,151,955.83/4,206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.09

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