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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.51, 5,865.71 and 2,482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.51, 5,865.71 and 2,482.13 is: 3,425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.51 : 5,865.71 = 2,482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.51/5,865.71 = 2,482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.51x = 5,865.71 × 2,482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.51x = 14,559,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,559,442.35/4,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.34

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