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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.36, 5,858.52 and 2,356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.36, 5,858.52 and 2,356.90 is: 3,252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.36 : 5,858.52 = 2,356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.36/5,858.52 = 2,356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.36x = 5,858.52 × 2,356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.36x = 13,807,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,807,970.98/4,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.48

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