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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.33, 5,865.44 and 2,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.33, 5,865.44 and 2,362.08 is: 3,259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.33 : 5,865.44 = 2,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.33/5,865.44 = 2,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.33x = 5,865.44 × 2,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.33x = 13,854,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,854,626.70/4,250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.66

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