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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.68, 5,867.12 and 2,363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.68, 5,867.12 and 2,363.39 is: 3,261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.68 : 5,867.12 = 2,363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.68/5,867.12 = 2,363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.68x = 5,867.12 × 2,363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.68x = 13,866,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,866,292.74/4,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.37

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