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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.72, 5,869.08 and 2,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.72, 5,869.08 and 2,484.24 is: 3,428.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.72 : 5,869.08 = 2,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.72/5,869.08 = 2,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.72x = 5,869.08 × 2,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.72x = 14,580,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,580,203.30/4,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.44

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