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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.22, 5,870.71 and 2,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.22, 5,870.71 and 2,365.70 is: 3,264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.22 : 5,870.71 = 2,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.22/5,870.71 = 2,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.22x = 5,870.71 × 2,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.22x = 13,888,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,888,347.41/4,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.61

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