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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,242.76, 5,855.28 and 2,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,242.76, 5,855.28 and 2,354.52 is: 3,249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,242.76 : 5,855.28 = 2,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,242.76/5,855.28 = 2,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,242.76x = 5,855.28 × 2,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,242.76x = 13,786,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786,344.59/4,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.38

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