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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.52, 5,865.75 and 2,362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.52, 5,865.75 and 2,362.14 is: 3,259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.52 : 5,865.75 = 2,362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.52/5,865.75 = 2,362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.52x = 5,865.75 × 2,362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.52x = 13,855,722.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,855,722.71/4,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.77

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