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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.93, 5,861.46 and 2,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.93, 5,861.46 and 2,359.12 is: 3,255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.93 : 5,861.46 = 2,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.93/5,861.46 = 2,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.93x = 5,861.46 × 2,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.93x = 13,827,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,827,887.52/4,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.97

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