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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.46, 5,869.92 and 2,365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.46, 5,869.92 and 2,365.02 is: 3,263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.46 : 5,869.92 = 2,365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.46/5,869.92 = 2,365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.46x = 5,869.92 × 2,365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.46x = 13,882,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,882,478.20/4,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.81

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