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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.07, 5,866.35 and 2,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.07, 5,866.35 and 2,483.44 is: 3,426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.07 : 5,866.35 = 2,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.07/5,866.35 = 2,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.07x = 5,866.35 × 2,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.07x = 14,568,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568,728.24/4,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.27

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