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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.91, 5,805.55 and 2,528.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.91, 5,805.55 and 2,528.35 is: 3,489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.91 : 5,805.55 = 2,528.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.91/5,805.55 = 2,528.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.91x = 5,805.55 × 2,528.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.91x = 14,678,449.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,678,449.70/4,206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.13

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