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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.27, 5,868.99 and 2,364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.27, 5,868.99 and 2,364.39 is: 3,262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.27 : 5,868.99 = 2,364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.27/5,868.99 = 2,364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.27x = 5,868.99 × 2,364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.27x = 13,876,581.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,876,581.27/4,253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.57

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