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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.41, 5,868.33 and 2,484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.41, 5,868.33 and 2,484.12 is: 3,428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.41 : 5,868.33 = 2,484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.41/5,868.33 = 2,484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.41x = 5,868.33 × 2,484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.41x = 14,577,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577,635.92/4,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.09

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