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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.75, 5,861.06 and 2,383.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.75, 5,861.06 and 2,383.75 is: 3,289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.75 : 5,861.06 = 2,383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.75/5,861.06 = 2,383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.75x = 5,861.06 × 2,383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.75x = 13,971,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,971,301.78/4,246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.88

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