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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.38, 5,872.46 and 2,367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.38, 5,872.46 and 2,367.09 is: 3,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.38 : 5,872.46 = 2,367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.38/5,872.46 = 2,367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.38x = 5,872.46 × 2,367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.38x = 13,900,629.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,900,629.51/4,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.60

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