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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.79, 5,848.88 and 2,470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.79, 5,848.88 and 2,470.27 is: 3,409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.79 : 5,848.88 = 2,470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.79/5,848.88 = 2,470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.79x = 5,848.88 × 2,470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.79x = 14,448,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,448,312.80/4,237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.40

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