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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.72, 5,858.83 and 2,357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.72, 5,858.83 and 2,357.19 is: 3,252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.72 : 5,858.83 = 2,357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.72/5,858.83 = 2,357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.72x = 5,858.83 × 2,357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.72x = 13,810,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,810,375.49/4,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.78

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