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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.37, 5,845.74 and 2,467.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.37, 5,845.74 and 2,467.99 is: 3,406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.37 : 5,845.74 = 2,467.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.37/5,845.74 = 2,467.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.37x = 5,845.74 × 2,467.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.37x = 14,427,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427,225.91/4,235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.37

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