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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.48, 5,867.52 and 2,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.48, 5,867.52 and 2,483.20 is: 3,426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.48 : 5,867.52 = 2,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.48/5,867.52 = 2,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.48x = 5,867.52 × 2,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.48x = 14,570,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570,225.66/4,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.29

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