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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.96, 5,848.32 and 2,469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.96, 5,848.32 and 2,469.64 is: 3,408.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.96 : 5,848.32 = 2,469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.96/5,848.32 = 2,469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.96x = 5,848.32 × 2,469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.96x = 14,443,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,443,245.00/4,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.07

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