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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.69, 5,871.24 and 2,366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.69, 5,871.24 and 2,366.04 is: 3,265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.69 : 5,871.24 = 2,366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.69/5,871.24 = 2,366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.69x = 5,871.24 × 2,366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.69x = 13,891,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,891,588.69/4,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.01

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