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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.65, 5,865.85 and 2,336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.65, 5,865.85 and 2,336.50 is: 3,224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.65 : 5,865.85 = 2,336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.65/5,865.85 = 2,336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.65x = 5,865.85 × 2,336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.65x = 13,705,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,705,523.35/4,250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.34

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