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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.68, 5,858.36 and 2,356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.68, 5,858.36 and 2,356.87 is: 3,252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.68 : 5,858.36 = 2,356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.68/5,858.36 = 2,356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.68x = 5,858.36 × 2,356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.68x = 13,807,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,807,375.34/4,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.87

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