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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.10, 5,867.98 and 2,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.10, 5,867.98 and 2,363.75 is: 3,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.10 : 5,867.98 = 2,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.10/5,867.98 = 2,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.10x = 5,867.98 × 2,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.10x = 13,870,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,870,424.48/4,252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.02

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