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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.18, 5,868.96 and 2,364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.18, 5,868.96 and 2,364.42 is: 3,263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.18 : 5,868.96 = 2,364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.18/5,868.96 = 2,364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.18x = 5,868.96 × 2,364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.18x = 13,876,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,876,681.92/4,252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.43

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