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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.09, 5,866.06 and 2,362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.09, 5,866.06 and 2,362.37 is: 3,259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.09 : 5,866.06 = 2,362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.09/5,866.06 = 2,362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.09x = 5,866.06 × 2,362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.09x = 13,857,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,857,795.42/4,251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.82

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