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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.34, 5,806.89 and 2,439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.34, 5,806.89 and 2,439.62 is: 3,366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.34 : 5,806.89 = 2,439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.34/5,806.89 = 2,439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.34x = 5,806.89 × 2,439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.34x = 14,166,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,166,604.98/4,208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.32

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