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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.63, 5,893.21 and 2,356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.63, 5,893.21 and 2,356.38 is: 3,251.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.63 : 5,893.21 = 2,356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.63/5,893.21 = 2,356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.63x = 5,893.21 × 2,356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.63x = 13,886,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,886,642.18/4,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.66

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