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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251, 5,866.72 and 2,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251, 5,866.72 and 2,362.76 is: 3,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251 : 5,866.72 = 2,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251/5,866.72 = 2,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251x = 5,866.72 × 2,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251x = 13,861,651.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,861,651.35/4,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.80

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