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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.22, 5,867.62 and 2,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.22, 5,867.62 and 2,363.50 is: 3,261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.22 : 5,867.62 = 2,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.22/5,867.62 = 2,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.22x = 5,867.62 × 2,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.22x = 13,868,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,868,078.71/4,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.38

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