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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.67, 5,866.86 and 2,362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.67, 5,866.86 and 2,362.90 is: 3,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.67 : 5,866.86 = 2,362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.67/5,866.86 = 2,362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.67x = 5,866.86 × 2,362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.67x = 13,862,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,862,772.25/4,250.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.32

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