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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.94, 5,866.16 and 2,362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.94, 5,866.16 and 2,362.47 is: 3,260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.94 : 5,866.16 = 2,362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.94/5,866.16 = 2,362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.94x = 5,866.16 × 2,362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.94x = 13,858,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,858,593.20/4,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.13

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