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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.76, 5,860.62 and 2,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.76, 5,860.62 and 2,358.20 is: 3,254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.76 : 5,860.62 = 2,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.76/5,860.62 = 2,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.76x = 5,860.62 × 2,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.76x = 13,820,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,820,514.08/4,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.37

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