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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.61, 5,858.95 and 2,477.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.61, 5,858.95 and 2,477.33 is: 3,418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.61 : 5,858.95 = 2,477.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.61/5,858.95 = 2,477.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.61x = 5,858.95 × 2,477.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.61x = 14,514,543.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,514,543.73/4,245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.72

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