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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.79, 5,866.11 and 2,362.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.79, 5,866.11 and 2,362.41 is: 3,260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.79 : 5,866.11 = 2,362.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.79/5,866.11 = 2,362.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.79x = 5,866.11 × 2,362.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.79x = 13,858,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,858,156.93/4,250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.14

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