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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.78, 5,870.59 and 2,365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.78, 5,870.59 and 2,365.73 is: 3,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.78 : 5,870.59 = 2,365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.78/5,870.59 = 2,365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.78x = 5,870.59 × 2,365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.78x = 13,888,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,888,230.88/4,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.92

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