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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.92, 5,865.96 and 2,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.92, 5,865.96 and 2,362.72 is: 3,260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.92 : 5,865.96 = 2,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.92/5,865.96 = 2,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.92x = 5,865.96 × 2,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.92x = 13,859,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,859,621.01/4,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.38

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