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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.73, 5,870.51 and 2,365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.73, 5,870.51 and 2,365.66 is: 3,264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.73 : 5,870.51 = 2,365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.73/5,870.51 = 2,365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.73x = 5,870.51 × 2,365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.73x = 13,887,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,887,630.69/4,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.81

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