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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.94, 5,861.96 and 2,359.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.94, 5,861.96 and 2,359.65 is: 3,256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.94 : 5,861.96 = 2,359.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.94/5,861.96 = 2,359.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.94x = 5,861.96 × 2,359.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.94x = 13,832,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,832,159.97/4,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.20

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