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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.38, 5,847.58 and 2,581.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.38, 5,847.58 and 2,581.38 is: 3,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.38 : 5,847.58 = 2,581.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.38/5,847.58 = 2,581.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.38x = 5,847.58 × 2,581.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.38x = 15,094,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,094,826.06/4,237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.30

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