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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.97, 5,866.48 and 2,362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.97, 5,866.48 and 2,362.63 is: 3,260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.97 : 5,866.48 = 2,362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.97/5,866.48 = 2,362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.97x = 5,866.48 × 2,362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.97x = 13,860,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,860,321.64/4,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.51

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