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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.67, 5,871.64 and 2,366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.67, 5,871.64 and 2,366.27 is: 3,265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.67 : 5,871.64 = 2,366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.67/5,871.64 = 2,366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.67x = 5,871.64 × 2,366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.67x = 13,893,856.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,893,856.22/4,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.56

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