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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.22, 5,872.08 and 2,366.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.22, 5,872.08 and 2,366.77 is: 3,266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.22 : 5,872.08 = 2,366.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.22/5,872.08 = 2,366.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.22x = 5,872.08 × 2,366.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.22x = 13,897,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,897,862.78/4,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.07

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