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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.55, 5,847.26 and 2,349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.55, 5,847.26 and 2,349.03 is: 3,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.55 : 5,847.26 = 2,349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.55/5,847.26 = 2,349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.55x = 5,847.26 × 2,349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.55x = 13,735,389.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,735,389.16/4,237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.35

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