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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.35, 5,867.71 and 2,483.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.35, 5,867.71 and 2,483.91 is: 3,426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.35 : 5,867.71 = 2,483.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.35/5,867.71 = 2,483.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.35x = 5,867.71 × 2,483.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.35x = 14,574,844.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,574,844.65/4,253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.67

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