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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.73, 5,866.48 and 2,482.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.73, 5,866.48 and 2,482.53 is: 3,425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.73 : 5,866.48 = 2,482.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.73/5,866.48 = 2,482.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.73x = 5,866.48 × 2,482.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.73x = 14,563,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,563,721.05/4,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.36

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