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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.95, 5,860.94 and 2,358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.95, 5,860.94 and 2,358.56 is: 3,254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.95 : 5,860.94 = 2,358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.95/5,860.94 = 2,358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.95x = 5,860.94 × 2,358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.95x = 13,823,372.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,823,372.75/4,246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.90

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