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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.54, 5,868.83 and 2,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.54, 5,868.83 and 2,364.28 is: 3,262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.54 : 5,868.83 = 2,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.54/5,868.83 = 2,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.54x = 5,868.83 × 2,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.54x = 13,875,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,875,533.73/4,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.88

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