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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.77, 5,860.59 and 2,358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.77, 5,860.59 and 2,358.47 is: 3,254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.77 : 5,860.59 = 2,358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.77/5,860.59 = 2,358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.77x = 5,860.59 × 2,358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.77x = 13,822,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,822,008.49/4,246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.71

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