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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.59, 5,860.30 and 2,383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.59, 5,860.30 and 2,383.59 is: 3,289.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.59 : 5,860.30 = 2,383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.59/5,860.30 = 2,383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.59x = 5,860.30 × 2,383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.59x = 13,968,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,968,572.96/4,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.36

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