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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.46, 5,871.05 and 2,365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.46, 5,871.05 and 2,365.95 is: 3,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.46 : 5,871.05 = 2,365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.46/5,871.05 = 2,365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.46x = 5,871.05 × 2,365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.46x = 13,890,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,890,610.75/4,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.95

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