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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.92, 5,860.68 and 2,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.92, 5,860.68 and 2,358.50 is: 3,254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.92 : 5,860.68 = 2,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.92/5,860.68 = 2,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.92x = 5,860.68 × 2,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.92x = 13,822,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,822,413.78/4,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.69

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