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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.47, 5,872.44 and 2,367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.47, 5,872.44 and 2,367.05 is: 3,266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.47 : 5,872.44 = 2,367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.47/5,872.44 = 2,367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.47x = 5,872.44 × 2,367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.47x = 13,900,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,900,373.78/4,255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.47

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