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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.72, 5,868.71 and 2,364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.72, 5,868.71 and 2,364.31 is: 3,262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.72 : 5,868.71 = 2,364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.72/5,868.71 = 2,364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.72x = 5,868.71 × 2,364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.72x = 13,875,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,875,449.74/4,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.72

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