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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.62, 5,934.63 and 2,437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.62, 5,934.63 and 2,437.50 is: 3,363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.62 : 5,934.63 = 2,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.62/5,934.63 = 2,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.62x = 5,934.63 × 2,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.62x = 14,465,660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,465,660.63/4,300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.62

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