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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.13, 5,867.42 and 2,483.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.13, 5,867.42 and 2,483.95 is: 3,426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.13 : 5,867.42 = 2,483.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.13/5,867.42 = 2,483.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.13x = 5,867.42 × 2,483.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.13x = 14,574,365.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,574,365.49/4,253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.74

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