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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.53, 5,872.51 and 2,367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.53, 5,872.51 and 2,367.02 is: 3,266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.53 : 5,872.51 = 2,367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.53/5,872.51 = 2,367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.53x = 5,872.51 × 2,367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.53x = 13,900,348.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,900,348.62/4,255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.42

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