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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.11, 5,866.83 and 2,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.11, 5,866.83 and 2,362.88 is: 3,260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.11 : 5,866.83 = 2,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.11/5,866.83 = 2,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.11x = 5,866.83 × 2,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.11x = 13,862,615.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,862,615.27/4,251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.94

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