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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.50, 5,847.80 and 2,469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.50, 5,847.80 and 2,469.26 is: 3,407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.50 : 5,847.80 = 2,469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.50/5,847.80 = 2,469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.50x = 5,847.80 × 2,469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.50x = 14,439,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,439,738.63/4,237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.61

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