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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.94, 5,865.75 and 2,482.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.94, 5,865.75 and 2,482.26 is: 3,425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.94 : 5,865.75 = 2,482.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.94/5,865.75 = 2,482.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.94x = 5,865.75 × 2,482.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.94x = 14,560,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,560,316.60/4,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.20

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