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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.15, 5,805.84 and 2,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.15, 5,805.84 and 2,439.76 is: 3,366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.15 : 5,805.84 = 2,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.15/5,805.84 = 2,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.15x = 5,805.84 × 2,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.15x = 14,164,856.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,164,856.20/4,207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.85

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