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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.06, 5,870.22 and 2,365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.06, 5,870.22 and 2,365.56 is: 3,264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.06 : 5,870.22 = 2,365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.06/5,870.22 = 2,365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.06x = 5,870.22 × 2,365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.06x = 13,886,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,886,357.62/4,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.26

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