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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.97, 5,858.01 and 2,356.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.97, 5,858.01 and 2,356.55 is: 3,252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.97 : 5,858.01 = 2,356.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.97/5,858.01 = 2,356.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.97x = 5,858.01 × 2,356.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.97x = 13,804,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,804,664.18/4,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.01

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