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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.45, 5,859.90 and 2,358.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.45, 5,859.90 and 2,358.15 is: 3,254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.45 : 5,859.90 = 2,358.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.45/5,859.90 = 2,358.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.45x = 5,859.90 × 2,358.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.45x = 13,818,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,818,527.59/4,246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.14

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