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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.40, 5,865.51 and 2,362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.40, 5,865.51 and 2,362.22 is: 3,259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.40 : 5,865.51 = 2,362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.40/5,865.51 = 2,362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.40x = 5,865.51 × 2,362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.40x = 13,855,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,855,625.03/4,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.84

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