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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.32, 5,805.58 and 2,438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.32, 5,805.58 and 2,438.84 is: 3,365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.32 : 5,805.58 = 2,438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.32/5,805.58 = 2,438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.32x = 5,805.58 × 2,438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.32x = 14,158,880.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,158,880.73/4,207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.30

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