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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.73, 5,806.31 and 2,439.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.73, 5,806.31 and 2,439.45 is: 3,366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.73 : 5,806.31 = 2,439.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.73/5,806.31 = 2,439.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.73x = 5,806.31 × 2,439.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.73x = 14,164,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,164,190.73/4,207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.23

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