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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.36, 5,868.62 and 2,364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.36, 5,868.62 and 2,364.31 is: 3,262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.36 : 5,868.62 = 2,364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.36/5,868.62 = 2,364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.36x = 5,868.62 × 2,364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.36x = 13,875,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,875,236.95/4,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.95

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