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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.93, 5,856.61 and 2,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.93, 5,856.61 and 2,355.80 is: 3,251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.93 : 5,856.61 = 2,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.93/5,856.61 = 2,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.93x = 5,856.61 × 2,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.93x = 13,797,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,797,001.84/4,243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.00

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