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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.26, 5,868.54 and 2,364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.26, 5,868.54 and 2,364.49 is: 3,263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.26 : 5,868.54 = 2,364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.26/5,868.54 = 2,364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.26x = 5,868.54 × 2,364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.26x = 13,876,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,876,062.98/4,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.22

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