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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.89, 5,802.62 and 2,438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.89, 5,802.62 and 2,438.52 is: 3,363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.89 : 5,802.62 = 2,438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.89/5,802.62 = 2,438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.89x = 5,802.62 × 2,438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.89x = 14,149,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,792.73/4,206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.48

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