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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.92, 5,866.30 and 2,362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.92, 5,866.30 and 2,362.52 is: 3,260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.92 : 5,866.30 = 2,362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.92/5,866.30 = 2,362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.92x = 5,866.30 × 2,362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.92x = 13,859,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,859,251.08/4,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.29

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