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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.07, 5,866.52 and 2,362.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.07, 5,866.52 and 2,362.77 is: 3,260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.07 : 5,866.52 = 2,362.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.07/5,866.52 = 2,362.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.07x = 5,866.52 × 2,362.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.07x = 13,861,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,861,208.13/4,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.64

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