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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.72, 5,867.33 and 2,363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.72, 5,867.33 and 2,363.31 is: 3,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.72 : 5,867.33 = 2,363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.72/5,867.33 = 2,363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.72x = 5,867.33 × 2,363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.72x = 13,866,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,866,325.57/4,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.34

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