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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.56, 5,866.90 and 2,388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.56, 5,866.90 and 2,388.52 is: 3,296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.56 : 5,866.90 = 2,388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.56/5,866.90 = 2,388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.56x = 5,866.90 × 2,388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.56x = 14,013,207.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,013,207.99/4,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.02

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