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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.45, 5,886.36 and 2,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.45, 5,886.36 and 2,351.34 is: 3,244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.45 : 5,886.36 = 2,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.45/5,886.36 = 2,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.45x = 5,886.36 × 2,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.45x = 13,840,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,840,815.50/4,265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.87

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