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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.74, 5,806.70 and 2,414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.74, 5,806.70 and 2,414.73 is: 3,332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.74 : 5,806.70 = 2,414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.74/5,806.70 = 2,414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.74x = 5,806.70 × 2,414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.74x = 14,021,631.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,021,631.45/4,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.35

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