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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.68, 5,866.72 and 2,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.68, 5,866.72 and 2,363.12 is: 3,260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.68 : 5,866.72 = 2,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.68/5,866.72 = 2,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.68x = 5,866.72 × 2,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.68x = 13,863,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,863,763.37/4,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.77

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