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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.52, 5,868.77 and 2,484.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.52, 5,868.77 and 2,484.69 is: 3,429.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.52 : 5,868.77 = 2,484.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.52/5,868.77 = 2,484.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.52x = 5,868.77 × 2,484.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.52x = 14,582,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,582,061.71/4,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.04

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