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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.63, 5,874.71 and 2,393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.63, 5,874.71 and 2,393.63 is: 3,303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.63 : 5,874.71 = 2,393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.63/5,874.71 = 2,393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.63x = 5,874.71 × 2,393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.63x = 14,061,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,061,882.10/4,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.52

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