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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.03, 5,870.45 and 2,365.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.03, 5,870.45 and 2,365.51 is: 3,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.03 : 5,870.45 = 2,365.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.03/5,870.45 = 2,365.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.03x = 5,870.45 × 2,365.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.03x = 13,886,616.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,886,616.94/4,254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.35

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