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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.77, 5,867.08 and 2,458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.77, 5,867.08 and 2,458.94 is: 3,393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.77 : 5,867.08 = 2,458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.77/5,867.08 = 2,458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.77x = 5,867.08 × 2,458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.77x = 14,426,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426,806.22/4,251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.13

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