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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.59, 5,808.44 and 2,438.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.59, 5,808.44 and 2,438.87 is: 3,366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.59 : 5,808.44 = 2,438.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.59/5,808.44 = 2,438.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.59x = 5,808.44 × 2,438.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.59x = 14,166,007.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,166,007.12/4,207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.77

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