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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.64, 5,868.87 and 2,484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.64, 5,868.87 and 2,484.14 is: 3,428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.64 : 5,868.87 = 2,484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.64/5,868.87 = 2,484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.64x = 5,868.87 × 2,484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.64x = 14,579,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,579,094.72/4,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.25

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