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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.72, 5,859.19 and 2,357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.72, 5,859.19 and 2,357.25 is: 3,253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.72 : 5,859.19 = 2,357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.72/5,859.19 = 2,357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.72x = 5,859.19 × 2,357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.72x = 13,811,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,811,576.30/4,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.06

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