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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.56, 5,867.15 and 2,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.56, 5,867.15 and 2,363.08 is: 3,261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.56 : 5,867.15 = 2,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.56/5,867.15 = 2,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.56x = 5,867.15 × 2,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.56x = 13,864,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,864,549.16/4,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.05

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