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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.27, 5,869.15 and 2,460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.27, 5,869.15 and 2,460.45 is: 3,395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.27 : 5,869.15 = 2,460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.27/5,869.15 = 2,460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.27x = 5,869.15 × 2,460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.27x = 14,440,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440,743.97/4,253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.21

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