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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.07, 5,847.15 and 2,374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.07, 5,847.15 and 2,374.07 is: 3,276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.07 : 5,847.15 = 2,374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.07/5,847.15 = 2,374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.07x = 5,847.15 × 2,374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.07x = 13,881,543.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,881,543.40/4,237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.21

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