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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.82, 5,866.98 and 2,483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.82, 5,866.98 and 2,483.38 is: 3,425.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.82 : 5,866.98 = 2,483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.82/5,866.98 = 2,483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.82x = 5,866.98 × 2,483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.82x = 14,569,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569,911.46/4,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.94

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