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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.65, 5,868.55 and 2,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.65, 5,868.55 and 2,364.24 is: 3,262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.65 : 5,868.55 = 2,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.65/5,868.55 = 2,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.65x = 5,868.55 × 2,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.65x = 13,874,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,874,652.60/4,252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.59

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