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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.13, 5,866.38 and 2,458.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.13, 5,866.38 and 2,458.33 is: 3,392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.13 : 5,866.38 = 2,458.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.13/5,866.38 = 2,458.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.13x = 5,866.38 × 2,458.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.13x = 14,421,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,421,483.28/4,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.39

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