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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.95, 5,863.57 and 2,360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.95, 5,863.57 and 2,360.50 is: 3,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.95 : 5,863.57 = 2,360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.95/5,863.57 = 2,360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.95x = 5,863.57 × 2,360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.95x = 13,840,956.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,840,956.99/4,248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.50

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