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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.74, 5,862.22 and 2,359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.74, 5,862.22 and 2,359.49 is: 3,256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.74 : 5,862.22 = 2,359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.74/5,862.22 = 2,359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.74x = 5,862.22 × 2,359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.74x = 13,831,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,831,858.22/4,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.29

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