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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.99, 5,866.25 and 2,362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.99, 5,866.25 and 2,362.53 is: 3,260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.99 : 5,866.25 = 2,362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.99/5,866.25 = 2,362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.99x = 5,866.25 × 2,362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.99x = 13,859,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,859,182.85/4,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.22

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