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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.23, 5,871.20 and 2,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.23, 5,871.20 and 2,366.16 is: 3,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.23 : 5,871.20 = 2,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.23/5,871.20 = 2,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.23x = 5,871.20 × 2,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.23x = 13,892,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,892,186.76/4,254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.50

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