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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.34, 5,867.96 and 2,363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.34, 5,867.96 and 2,363.78 is: 3,261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.34 : 5,867.96 = 2,363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.34/5,867.96 = 2,363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.34x = 5,867.96 × 2,363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.34x = 13,870,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,870,543.06/4,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.86

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