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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,242.58, 5,854.77 and 2,354.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,242.58, 5,854.77 and 2,354.19 is: 3,248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,242.58 : 5,854.77 = 2,354.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,242.58/5,854.77 = 2,354.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,242.58x = 5,854.77 × 2,354.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,242.58x = 13,783,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,783,254.11/4,242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.79

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