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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.48, 5,858.24 and 2,475.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.48, 5,858.24 and 2,475.81 is: 3,416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.48 : 5,858.24 = 2,475.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.48/5,858.24 = 2,475.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.48x = 5,858.24 × 2,475.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.48x = 14,503,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,503,876.80/4,245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.31

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