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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.52, 5,868.46 and 2,389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.52, 5,868.46 and 2,389.48 is: 3,297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.52 : 5,868.46 = 2,389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.52/5,868.46 = 2,389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.52x = 5,868.46 × 2,389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.52x = 14,022,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,022,567.80/4,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.47

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