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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.62, 5,871.18 and 2,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.62, 5,871.18 and 2,366.32 is: 3,265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.62 : 5,871.18 = 2,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.62/5,871.18 = 2,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.62x = 5,871.18 × 2,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.62x = 13,893,090.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,893,090.66/4,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.41

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