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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.63, 5,862.97 and 2,360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.63, 5,862.97 and 2,360.27 is: 3,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.63 : 5,862.97 = 2,360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.63/5,862.97 = 2,360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.63x = 5,862.97 × 2,360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.63x = 13,838,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,838,192.20/4,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.10

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