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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.98, 5,868.87 and 2,364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.98, 5,868.87 and 2,364.45 is: 3,262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.98 : 5,868.87 = 2,364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.98/5,868.87 = 2,364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.98x = 5,868.87 × 2,364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.98x = 13,876,649.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,876,649.67/4,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.81

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