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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.61, 5,806.26 and 2,439.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.61, 5,806.26 and 2,439.87 is: 3,366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.61 : 5,806.26 = 2,439.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.61/5,806.26 = 2,439.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.61x = 5,806.26 × 2,439.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.61x = 14,166,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,166,523.61/4,208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.08

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