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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.60, 5,837.49 and 2,437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.60, 5,837.49 and 2,437.68 is: 3,363.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.60 : 5,837.49 = 2,437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.60/5,837.49 = 2,437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.60x = 5,837.49 × 2,437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.60x = 14,229,932.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,229,932.62/4,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.57

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