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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.98, 5,871.54 and 2,366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.98, 5,871.54 and 2,366.45 is: 3,265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.98 : 5,871.54 = 2,366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.98/5,871.54 = 2,366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.98x = 5,871.54 × 2,366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.98x = 13,894,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,894,705.83/4,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.52

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