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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,239.33, 5,848.31 and 2,747.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,239.33, 5,848.31 and 2,747.73 is: 3,790.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,239.33 : 5,848.31 = 2,747.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,239.33/5,848.31 = 2,747.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,239.33x = 5,848.31 × 2,747.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,239.33x = 16,069,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,069,577.72/4,239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.59

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