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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.47, 5,848.92 and 2,560.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.47, 5,848.92 and 2,560.86 is: 3,533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.47 : 5,848.92 = 2,560.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.47/5,848.92 = 2,560.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.47x = 5,848.92 × 2,560.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.47x = 14,978,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,978,265.27/4,238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.88

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