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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.92, 5,806.93 and 2,440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.92, 5,806.93 and 2,440.55 is: 3,367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.92 : 5,806.93 = 2,440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.92/5,806.93 = 2,440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.92x = 5,806.93 × 2,440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.92x = 14,172,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172,103.01/4,207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.96

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