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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.67, 5,853.46 and 2,353.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.67, 5,853.46 and 2,353.29 is: 3,247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.67 : 5,853.46 = 2,353.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.67/5,853.46 = 2,353.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.67x = 5,853.46 × 2,353.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.67x = 13,774,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,774,888.88/4,241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.52

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