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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.76, 5,868.60 and 2,484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.76, 5,868.60 and 2,484.44 is: 3,428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.76 : 5,868.60 = 2,484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.76/5,868.60 = 2,484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.76x = 5,868.60 × 2,484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.76x = 14,580,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,580,184.58/4,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.41

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