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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.56, 5,866.95 and 2,363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.56, 5,866.95 and 2,363.27 is: 3,261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.56 : 5,866.95 = 2,363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.56/5,866.95 = 2,363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.56x = 5,866.95 × 2,363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.56x = 13,865,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,865,157.59/4,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.20

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