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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,242.97, 5,855.35 and 2,354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,242.97, 5,855.35 and 2,354.59 is: 3,249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,242.97 : 5,855.35 = 2,354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,242.97/5,855.35 = 2,354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,242.97x = 5,855.35 × 2,354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,242.97x = 13,786,928.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786,928.03/4,242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.36

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