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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.68, 5,806.72 and 2,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.68, 5,806.72 and 2,439.84 is: 3,367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.68 : 5,806.72 = 2,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.68/5,806.72 = 2,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.68x = 5,806.72 × 2,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.68x = 14,167,467.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167,467.72/4,207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.05

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