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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.13, 5,872.06 and 2,366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.13, 5,872.06 and 2,366.66 is: 3,265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.13 : 5,872.06 = 2,366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.13/5,872.06 = 2,366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.13x = 5,872.06 × 2,366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.13x = 13,897,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,897,169.52/4,255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.98

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