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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.99, 5,867.31 and 2,483.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.99, 5,867.31 and 2,483.37 is: 3,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.99 : 5,867.31 = 2,483.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.99/5,867.31 = 2,483.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.99x = 5,867.31 × 2,483.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.99x = 14,570,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570,701.63/4,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.80

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