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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.49, 5,868.32 and 2,364.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.49, 5,868.32 and 2,364.03 is: 3,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.49 : 5,868.32 = 2,364.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.49/5,868.32 = 2,364.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.49x = 5,868.32 × 2,364.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.49x = 13,872,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,872,884.53/4,252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.30

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