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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.19, 5,855.73 and 2,354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.19, 5,855.73 and 2,354.91 is: 3,249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.19 : 5,855.73 = 2,354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.19/5,855.73 = 2,354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.19x = 5,855.73 × 2,354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.19x = 13,789,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,789,699.59/4,243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.85

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