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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.61, 5,848.85 and 2,470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.61, 5,848.85 and 2,470.25 is: 3,409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.61 : 5,848.85 = 2,470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.61/5,848.85 = 2,470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.61x = 5,848.85 × 2,470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.61x = 14,448,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,448,142.51/4,237.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.51

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