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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.39, 5,867.28 and 2,483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.39, 5,867.28 and 2,483.56 is: 3,427.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.39 : 5,867.28 = 2,483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.39/5,867.28 = 2,483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.39x = 5,867.28 × 2,483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.39x = 14,571,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,571,741.92/4,251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.52

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