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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.40, 5,806.92 and 2,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.40, 5,806.92 and 2,439.84 is: 3,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.40 : 5,806.92 = 2,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.40/5,806.92 = 2,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.40x = 5,806.92 × 2,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.40x = 14,167,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167,955.69/4,208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.59

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