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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.45, 5,868.84 and 2,484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.45, 5,868.84 and 2,484.63 is: 3,429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.45 : 5,868.84 = 2,484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.45/5,868.84 = 2,484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.45x = 5,868.84 × 2,484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.45x = 14,581,883.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,581,883.51/4,252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.05

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