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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.53, 5,866.66 and 2,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.53, 5,866.66 and 2,362.76 is: 3,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.53 : 5,866.66 = 2,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.53/5,866.66 = 2,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.53x = 5,866.66 × 2,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.53x = 13,861,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,861,505.20/4,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.12

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