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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.71, 5,866.94 and 2,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.71, 5,866.94 and 2,363.20 is: 3,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.71 : 5,866.94 = 2,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.71/5,866.94 = 2,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.71x = 5,866.94 × 2,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.71x = 13,864,743.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,864,743.85/4,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.98

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