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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.22, 5,858.75 and 2,357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.22, 5,858.75 and 2,357.41 is: 3,253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.22 : 5,858.75 = 2,357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.22/5,858.75 = 2,357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.22x = 5,858.75 × 2,357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.22x = 13,811,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,811,475.84/4,245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.42

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