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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.94, 5,848.90 and 2,469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.94, 5,848.90 and 2,469.56 is: 3,408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.94 : 5,848.90 = 2,469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.94/5,848.90 = 2,469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.94x = 5,848.90 × 2,469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.94x = 14,444,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,444,209.48/4,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.31

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