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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.14, 5,859.66 and 2,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.14, 5,859.66 and 2,357.64 is: 3,253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.14 : 5,859.66 = 2,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.14/5,859.66 = 2,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.14x = 5,859.66 × 2,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.14x = 13,814,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,814,968.80/4,246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.54

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