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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.47, 5,866.99 and 2,363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.47, 5,866.99 and 2,363.06 is: 3,261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.47 : 5,866.99 = 2,363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.47/5,866.99 = 2,363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.47x = 5,866.99 × 2,363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.47x = 13,864,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,864,037.57/4,251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.00

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