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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.55, 5,874.08 and 2,368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.55, 5,874.08 and 2,368.35 is: 3,268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.55 : 5,874.08 = 2,368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.55/5,874.08 = 2,368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.55x = 5,874.08 × 2,368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.55x = 13,911,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,911,865.53/4,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.34

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