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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.08, 5,858.64 and 2,382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.08, 5,858.64 and 2,382.96 is: 3,287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.08 : 5,858.64 = 2,382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.08/5,858.64 = 2,382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.08x = 5,858.64 × 2,382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.08x = 13,960,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,960,904.77/4,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.95

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