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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.95, 5,858.05 and 2,356.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.95, 5,858.05 and 2,356.57 is: 3,252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.95 : 5,858.05 = 2,356.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.95/5,858.05 = 2,356.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.95x = 5,858.05 × 2,356.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.95x = 13,804,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,804,904.89/4,244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.08

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