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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.76, 5,867.84 and 2,363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.76, 5,867.84 and 2,363.99 is: 3,262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.76 : 5,867.84 = 2,363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.76/5,867.84 = 2,363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.76x = 5,867.84 × 2,363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.76x = 13,871,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,871,491.65/4,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.53

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