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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.40, 5,866.94 and 2,483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.40, 5,866.94 and 2,483.12 is: 3,426.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.40 : 5,866.94 = 2,483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.40/5,866.94 = 2,483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.40x = 5,866.94 × 2,483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.40x = 14,568,316.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568,316.05/4,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.71

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