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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.42, 5,872.47 and 2,366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.42, 5,872.47 and 2,366.98 is: 3,266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.42 : 5,872.47 = 2,366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.42/5,872.47 = 2,366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.42x = 5,872.47 × 2,366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.42x = 13,900,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,900,024.96/4,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.43

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