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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.80, 5,849.16 and 2,469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.80, 5,849.16 and 2,469.72 is: 3,408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.80 : 5,849.16 = 2,469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.80/5,849.16 = 2,469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.80x = 5,849.16 × 2,469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.80x = 14,445,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,445,787.44/4,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.79

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