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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.04, 5,872.28 and 2,366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.04, 5,872.28 and 2,366.78 is: 3,266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.04 : 5,872.28 = 2,366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.04/5,872.28 = 2,366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.04x = 5,872.28 × 2,366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.04x = 13,898,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,898,394.86/4,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.34

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