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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.50, 5,868.45 and 2,389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.50, 5,868.45 and 2,389.50 is: 3,297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.50 : 5,868.45 = 2,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.50/5,868.45 = 2,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.50x = 5,868.45 × 2,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.50x = 14,022,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,022,661.28/4,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.51

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