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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.05, 5,870.55 and 2,365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.05, 5,870.55 and 2,365.81 is: 3,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.05 : 5,870.55 = 2,365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.05/5,870.55 = 2,365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.05x = 5,870.55 × 2,365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.05x = 13,888,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,888,605.90/4,254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.80

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