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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.93, 5,858.71 and 2,357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.93, 5,858.71 and 2,357.12 is: 3,253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.93 : 5,858.71 = 2,357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.93/5,858.71 = 2,357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.93x = 5,858.71 × 2,357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.93x = 13,809,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,809,656.08/4,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.21

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