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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.54, 5,807.02 and 2,439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.54, 5,807.02 and 2,439.90 is: 3,366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.54 : 5,807.02 = 2,439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.54/5,807.02 = 2,439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.54x = 5,807.02 × 2,439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.54x = 14,168,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168,548.10/4,208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.62

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