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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.78, 5,853.84 and 2,353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.78, 5,853.84 and 2,353.54 is: 3,247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.78 : 5,853.84 = 2,353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.78/5,853.84 = 2,353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.78x = 5,853.84 × 2,353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.78x = 13,777,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,777,246.59/4,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.99

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