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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.52, 6,358.32 and 2,394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.52, 6,358.32 and 2,394.86 is: 3,585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.52 : 6,358.32 = 2,394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.52/6,358.32 = 2,394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.52x = 6,358.32 × 2,394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.52x = 15,227,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,227,254.44/4,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.82

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