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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.52, 5,862.96 and 2,385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.52, 5,862.96 and 2,385.52 is: 3,292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.52 : 5,862.96 = 2,385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.52/5,862.96 = 2,385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.52x = 5,862.96 × 2,385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.52x = 13,986,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,986,208.34/4,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.02

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