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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.44, 5,869.95 and 2,365.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.44, 5,869.95 and 2,365.05 is: 3,263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.44 : 5,869.95 = 2,365.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.44/5,869.95 = 2,365.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.44x = 5,869.95 × 2,365.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.44x = 13,882,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,882,713.42/4,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.88

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