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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.63, 5,845.23 and 2,372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.63, 5,845.23 and 2,372.63 is: 3,274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.63 : 5,845.23 = 2,372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.63/5,845.23 = 2,372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.63x = 5,845.23 × 2,372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.63x = 13,868,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,868,538.83/4,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.26

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