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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.52, 5,855.84 and 2,355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.52, 5,855.84 and 2,355.08 is: 3,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.52 : 5,855.84 = 2,355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.52/5,855.84 = 2,355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.52x = 5,855.84 × 2,355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.52x = 13,790,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,790,971.67/4,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.89

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