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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.94, 5,848.70 and 2,349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.94, 5,848.70 and 2,349.71 is: 3,242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.94 : 5,848.70 = 2,349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.94/5,848.70 = 2,349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.94x = 5,848.70 × 2,349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.94x = 13,742,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,742,707.88/4,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.78

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