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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.74, 5,847.68 and 2,445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.74, 5,847.68 and 2,445.53 is: 3,374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.74 : 5,847.68 = 2,445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.74/5,847.68 = 2,445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.74x = 5,847.68 × 2,445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.74x = 14,300,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,300,635.40/4,237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.59

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