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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.78, 5,867.83 and 2,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.78, 5,867.83 and 2,363.73 is: 3,262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.78 : 5,867.83 = 2,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.78/5,867.83 = 2,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.78x = 5,867.83 × 2,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.78x = 13,869,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,869,966.47/4,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.16

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