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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.61, 5,866.14 and 2,362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.61, 5,866.14 and 2,362.38 is: 3,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.61 : 5,866.14 = 2,362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.61/5,866.14 = 2,362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.61x = 5,866.14 × 2,362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.61x = 13,858,051.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,858,051.81/4,250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.25

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