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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.21, 5,867.01 and 2,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.21, 5,867.01 and 2,363.40 is: 3,261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.21 : 5,867.01 = 2,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.21/5,867.01 = 2,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.21x = 5,867.01 × 2,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.21x = 13,866,101.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,866,101.29/4,251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.68

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