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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.42, 8,770.61 and 2,468.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.42, 8,770.61 and 2,468.19 is: 3,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.42 : 8,770.61 = 2,468.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.42/8,770.61 = 2,468.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.42x = 8,770.61 × 2,468.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.42x = 21,647,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,647,538.07/5,849.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.80

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