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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.95, 5,868.72 and 2,364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.95, 5,868.72 and 2,364.48 is: 3,262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.95 : 5,868.72 = 2,364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.95/5,868.72 = 2,364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.95x = 5,868.72 × 2,364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.95x = 13,876,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,876,471.07/4,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.79

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