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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.41, 5,858.51 and 2,357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.41, 5,858.51 and 2,357.08 is: 3,252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.41 : 5,858.51 = 2,357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.41/5,858.51 = 2,357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.41x = 5,858.51 × 2,357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.41x = 13,808,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,808,996.53/4,245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.69

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