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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.93, 5,871.81 and 2,366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.93, 5,871.81 and 2,366.47 is: 3,265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.93 : 5,871.81 = 2,366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.93/5,871.81 = 2,366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.93x = 5,871.81 × 2,366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.93x = 13,895,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,895,432.08/4,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.73

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