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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.81, 5,858.53 and 2,452.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.81, 5,858.53 and 2,452.38 is: 3,384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.81 : 5,858.53 = 2,452.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.81/5,858.53 = 2,452.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.81x = 5,858.53 × 2,452.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.81x = 14,367,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,367,313.70/4,244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.68

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