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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.74, 5,867.25 and 2,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.74, 5,867.25 and 2,484.50 is: 3,428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.74 : 5,867.25 = 2,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.74/5,867.25 = 2,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.74x = 5,867.25 × 2,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.74x = 14,577,182.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577,182.63/4,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.52

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