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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.66, 5,867.37 and 2,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.66, 5,867.37 and 2,363.40 is: 3,261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.66 : 5,867.37 = 2,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.66/5,867.37 = 2,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.66x = 5,867.37 × 2,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.66x = 13,866,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,866,942.26/4,251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.54

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