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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.09, 5,855.52 and 2,354.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.09, 5,855.52 and 2,354.71 is: 3,249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.09 : 5,855.52 = 2,354.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.09/5,855.52 = 2,354.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.09x = 5,855.52 × 2,354.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.09x = 13,788,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,788,051.50/4,243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.53

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