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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.61, 5,865.66 and 2,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.61, 5,865.66 and 2,362.32 is: 3,259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.61 : 5,865.66 = 2,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.61/5,865.66 = 2,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.61x = 5,865.66 × 2,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.61x = 13,856,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,856,565.93/4,250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.90

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