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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.22, 5,872.09 and 2,366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.22, 5,872.09 and 2,366.70 is: 3,265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.22 : 5,872.09 = 2,366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.22/5,872.09 = 2,366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.22x = 5,872.09 × 2,366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.22x = 13,897,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,897,484.17/4,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.99

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