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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.64, 5,872.56 and 2,367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.64, 5,872.56 and 2,367.32 is: 3,266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.64 : 5,872.56 = 2,367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.64/5,872.56 = 2,367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.64x = 5,872.56 × 2,367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.64x = 13,902,228.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,902,228.74/4,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.78

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