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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.65, 5,871.37 and 2,366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.65, 5,871.37 and 2,366.22 is: 3,265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.65 : 5,871.37 = 2,366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.65/5,871.37 = 2,366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.65x = 5,871.37 × 2,366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.65x = 13,892,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,892,953.12/4,254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.36

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