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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.89, 5,867.19 and 2,483.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.89, 5,867.19 and 2,483.21 is: 3,426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.89 : 5,867.19 = 2,483.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.89/5,867.19 = 2,483.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.89x = 5,867.19 × 2,483.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.89x = 14,569,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569,435.54/4,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.58

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