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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.88, 5,870.33 and 2,365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.88, 5,870.33 and 2,365.40 is: 3,264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.88 : 5,870.33 = 2,365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.88/5,870.33 = 2,365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.88x = 5,870.33 × 2,365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.88x = 13,885,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,885,678.58/4,253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.24

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