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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.52, 5,874.03 and 2,368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.52, 5,874.03 and 2,368.14 is: 3,268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.52 : 5,874.03 = 2,368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.52/5,874.03 = 2,368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.52x = 5,874.03 × 2,368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.52x = 13,910,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,910,525.40/4,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.05

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