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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.00, 5,871.39 and 2,366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.00, 5,871.39 and 2,366.11 is: 3,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.00 : 5,871.39 = 2,366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.00/5,871.39 = 2,366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.00x = 5,871.39 × 2,366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.00x = 13,892,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,892,353.06/4,255.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.95

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