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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.73, 5,871.38 and 2,366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.73, 5,871.38 and 2,366.26 is: 3,265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.73 : 5,871.38 = 2,366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.73/5,871.38 = 2,366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.73x = 5,871.38 × 2,366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.73x = 13,893,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,893,185.13/4,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.35

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