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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.91, 5,849.61 and 2,350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.91, 5,849.61 and 2,350.48 is: 3,243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.91 : 5,849.61 = 2,350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.91/5,849.61 = 2,350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.91x = 5,849.61 × 2,350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.91x = 13,749,391.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,749,391.31/4,238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.61

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