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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.59, 5,867.87 and 2,364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.59, 5,867.87 and 2,364.12 is: 3,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.59 : 5,867.87 = 2,364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.59/5,867.87 = 2,364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.59x = 5,867.87 × 2,364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.59x = 13,872,337.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,872,337.00/4,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.09

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