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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.04, 5,858.16 and 2,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.04, 5,858.16 and 2,382.08 is: 3,287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.04 : 5,858.16 = 2,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.04/5,858.16 = 2,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.04x = 5,858.16 × 2,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.04x = 13,954,605.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,954,605.77/4,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.27

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