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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.02, 5,855.41 and 2,354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.02, 5,855.41 and 2,354.73 is: 3,249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.02 : 5,855.41 = 2,354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.02/5,855.41 = 2,354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.02x = 5,855.41 × 2,354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.02x = 13,787,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,787,918.34/4,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.55

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