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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.58, 5,857.41 and 2,356.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.58, 5,857.41 and 2,356.11 is: 3,251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.58 : 5,857.41 = 2,356.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.58/5,857.41 = 2,356.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.58x = 5,857.41 × 2,356.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.58x = 13,800,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,800,667.10/4,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.36

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