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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.41, 5,806.56 and 2,439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.41, 5,806.56 and 2,439.02 is: 3,366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.41 : 5,806.56 = 2,439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.41/5,806.56 = 2,439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.41x = 5,806.56 × 2,439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.41x = 14,162,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162,286.94/4,207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.03

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