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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.87, 5,867.24 and 2,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.87, 5,867.24 and 2,363.30 is: 3,261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.87 : 5,867.24 = 2,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.87/5,867.24 = 2,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.87x = 5,867.24 × 2,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.87x = 13,866,082.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,866,082.09/4,251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.17

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