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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.06, 5,866.56 and 2,482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.06, 5,866.56 and 2,482.02 is: 3,425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.06 : 5,866.56 = 2,482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.06/5,866.56 = 2,482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.06x = 5,866.56 × 2,482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.06x = 14,560,919.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,560,919.25/4,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.24

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