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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.22, 5,865.18 and 2,482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.22, 5,865.18 and 2,482.02 is: 3,425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.22 : 5,865.18 = 2,482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.22/5,865.18 = 2,482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.22x = 5,865.18 × 2,482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.22x = 14,557,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,557,494.06/4,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.12

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