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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.88, 5,867.94 and 2,363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.88, 5,867.94 and 2,363.68 is: 3,262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.88 : 5,867.94 = 2,363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.88/5,867.94 = 2,363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.88x = 5,867.94 × 2,363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.88x = 13,869,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,869,932.42/4,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.07

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