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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.40, 5,867.16 and 2,483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.40, 5,867.16 and 2,483.36 is: 3,426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.40 : 5,867.16 = 2,483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.40/5,867.16 = 2,483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.40x = 5,867.16 × 2,483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.40x = 14,570,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570,270.46/4,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.36

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