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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.47, 5,869.85 and 2,365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.47, 5,869.85 and 2,365.09 is: 3,263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.47 : 5,869.85 = 2,365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.47/5,869.85 = 2,365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.47x = 5,869.85 × 2,365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.47x = 13,882,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,882,697.04/4,253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.85

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