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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.08, 5,865.14 and 2,361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.08, 5,865.14 and 2,361.67 is: 3,259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.08 : 5,865.14 = 2,361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.08/5,865.14 = 2,361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.08x = 5,865.14 × 2,361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.08x = 13,851,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,851,516.43/4,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.12

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