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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.32, 5,865.66 and 2,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.32, 5,865.66 and 2,483.28 is: 3,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.32 : 5,865.66 = 2,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.32/5,865.66 = 2,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.32x = 5,865.66 × 2,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.32x = 14,566,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,566,076.16/4,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.44

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