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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.43, 5,868.02 and 2,363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.43, 5,868.02 and 2,363.87 is: 3,261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.43 : 5,868.02 = 2,363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.43/5,868.02 = 2,363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.43x = 5,868.02 × 2,363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.43x = 13,871,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,871,210.71/4,252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.95

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