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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.26, 5,870.88 and 2,365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.26, 5,870.88 and 2,365.94 is: 3,265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.26 : 5,870.88 = 2,365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.26/5,870.88 = 2,365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.26x = 5,870.88 × 2,365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.26x = 13,890,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,890,164.50/4,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.01

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