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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.39, 5,804.94 and 2,438.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.39, 5,804.94 and 2,438.95 is: 3,365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.39 : 5,804.94 = 2,438.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.39/5,804.94 = 2,438.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.39x = 5,804.94 × 2,438.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.39x = 14,157,958.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,157,958.41/4,207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.02

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