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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.93, 5,867.62 and 2,363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.93, 5,867.62 and 2,363.68 is: 3,261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.93 : 5,867.62 = 2,363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.93/5,867.62 = 2,363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.93x = 5,867.62 × 2,363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.93x = 13,869,176.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,869,176.04/4,251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.85

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