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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.52, 5,871.27 and 2,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.52, 5,871.27 and 2,366.14 is: 3,265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.52 : 5,871.27 = 2,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.52/5,871.27 = 2,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.52x = 5,871.27 × 2,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.52x = 13,892,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,892,246.80/4,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.29

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