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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.66, 5,847.96 and 2,349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.66, 5,847.96 and 2,349.25 is: 3,241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.66 : 5,847.96 = 2,349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.66/5,847.96 = 2,349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.66x = 5,847.96 × 2,349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.66x = 13,738,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,738,320.03/4,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.96

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