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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.36, 5,870.72 and 2,365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.36, 5,870.72 and 2,365.79 is: 3,264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.36 : 5,870.72 = 2,365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.36/5,870.72 = 2,365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.36x = 5,870.72 × 2,365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.36x = 13,888,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,888,890.67/4,254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.63

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