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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.73, 5,867.40 and 2,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.73, 5,867.40 and 2,363.44 is: 3,261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.73 : 5,867.40 = 2,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.73/5,867.40 = 2,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.73x = 5,867.40 × 2,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.73x = 13,867,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,867,236.55/4,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.55

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