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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.04, 5,865.02 and 2,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.04, 5,865.02 and 2,387 is: 3,294.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.04 : 5,865.02 = 2,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.04/5,865.02 = 2,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.04x = 5,865.02 × 2,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.04x = 13,999,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,999,802.74/4,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.04

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