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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.61, 5,867.52 and 2,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.61, 5,867.52 and 2,363.38 is: 3,261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.61 : 5,867.52 = 2,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.61/5,867.52 = 2,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.61x = 5,867.52 × 2,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.61x = 13,867,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,867,179.42/4,251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.63

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