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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.02, 5,856.53 and 2,355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.02, 5,856.53 and 2,355.58 is: 3,250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.02 : 5,856.53 = 2,355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.02/5,856.53 = 2,355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.02x = 5,856.53 × 2,355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.02x = 13,795,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,795,524.94/4,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.58

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