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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.48, 5,845.38 and 2,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.48, 5,845.38 and 2,665 is: 3,676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.48 : 5,845.38 = 2,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.48/5,845.38 = 2,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.48x = 5,845.38 × 2,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.48x = 15,577,937.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,577,937.70/4,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.23

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