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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.52, 5,847.76 and 2,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.52, 5,847.76 and 2,374.52 is: 3,276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.52 : 5,847.76 = 2,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.52/5,847.76 = 2,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.52x = 5,847.76 × 2,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.52x = 13,885,623.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,885,623.08/4,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.83

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