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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.93, 5,860.08 and 2,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.93, 5,860.08 and 2,358.12 is: 3,254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.93 : 5,860.08 = 2,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.93/5,860.08 = 2,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.93x = 5,860.08 × 2,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.93x = 13,818,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,818,760.06/4,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.59

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