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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.80, 5,865.78 and 2,362.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.80, 5,865.78 and 2,362.15 is: 3,259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.80 : 5,865.78 = 2,362.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.80/5,865.78 = 2,362.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.80x = 5,865.78 × 2,362.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.80x = 13,855,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,855,852.23/4,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.59

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