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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.93, 5,805.43 and 2,438.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.93, 5,805.43 and 2,438.43 is: 3,364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.93 : 5,805.43 = 2,438.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.93/5,805.43 = 2,438.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.93x = 5,805.43 × 2,438.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.93x = 14,156,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,156,134.67/4,206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.96

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