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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.62, 5,806.21 and 2,439.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.62, 5,806.21 and 2,439.19 is: 3,365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.62 : 5,806.21 = 2,439.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.62/5,806.21 = 2,439.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.62x = 5,806.21 × 2,439.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.62x = 14,162,449.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162,449.37/4,207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.91

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