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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.39, 5,868.66 and 2,484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.39, 5,868.66 and 2,484.56 is: 3,428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.39 : 5,868.66 = 2,484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.39/5,868.66 = 2,484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.39x = 5,868.66 × 2,484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.39x = 14,581,037.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,581,037.89/4,252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.90

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