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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.54, 5,858.86 and 2,357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.54, 5,858.86 and 2,357.16 is: 3,252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.54 : 5,858.86 = 2,357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.54/5,858.86 = 2,357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.54x = 5,858.86 × 2,357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.54x = 13,810,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,810,270.44/4,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.89

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