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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.41, 5,872.79 and 2,367.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.41, 5,872.79 and 2,367.33 is: 3,267.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.41 : 5,872.79 = 2,367.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.41/5,872.79 = 2,367.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.41x = 5,872.79 × 2,367.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.41x = 13,902,820.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,902,820.11/4,255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.09

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