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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.38, 5,872.41 and 2,366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.38, 5,872.41 and 2,366.91 is: 3,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.38 : 5,872.41 = 2,366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.38/5,872.41 = 2,366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.38x = 5,872.41 × 2,366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.38x = 13,899,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,899,465.95/4,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.33

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