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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.64, 5,860.25 and 2,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.64, 5,860.25 and 2,358.23 is: 3,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.64 : 5,860.25 = 2,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.64/5,860.25 = 2,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.64x = 5,860.25 × 2,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.64x = 13,819,818.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,819,818.07/4,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.29

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