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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.08, 5,870.35 and 2,365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.08, 5,870.35 and 2,365.62 is: 3,264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.08 : 5,870.35 = 2,365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.08/5,870.35 = 2,365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.08x = 5,870.35 × 2,365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.08x = 13,887,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,887,011.45/4,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.40

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