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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.81, 5,874.51 and 2,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.81, 5,874.51 and 2,368.52 is: 3,268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.81 : 5,874.51 = 2,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.81/5,874.51 = 2,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.81x = 5,874.51 × 2,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.81x = 13,913,894.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,913,894.43/4,256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.62

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