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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.75, 5,867.32 and 2,459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.75, 5,867.32 and 2,459.10 is: 3,393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.75 : 5,867.32 = 2,459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.75/5,867.32 = 2,459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.75x = 5,867.32 × 2,459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.75x = 14,428,326.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428,326.61/4,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.50

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