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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.57, 5,868.16 and 2,363.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.57, 5,868.16 and 2,363.95 is: 3,262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.57 : 5,868.16 = 2,363.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.57/5,868.16 = 2,363.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.57x = 5,868.16 × 2,363.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.57x = 13,871,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,871,995.67/4,252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.03

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