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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.95, 5,806.89 and 2,440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.95, 5,806.89 and 2,440.13 is: 3,367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.95 : 5,806.89 = 2,440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.95/5,806.89 = 2,440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.95x = 5,806.89 × 2,440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.95x = 14,169,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,169,537.46/4,207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.33

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