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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.74, 5,849.49 and 2,470.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.74, 5,849.49 and 2,470.42 is: 3,409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.74 : 5,849.49 = 2,470.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.74/5,849.49 = 2,470.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.74x = 5,849.49 × 2,470.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.74x = 14,450,697.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450,697.09/4,238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.20

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