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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.48, 5,870.76 and 2,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.48, 5,870.76 and 2,365.92 is: 3,264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.48 : 5,870.76 = 2,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.48/5,870.76 = 2,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.48x = 5,870.76 × 2,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.48x = 13,889,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,889,748.50/4,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.73

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