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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.46, 5,868.81 and 2,485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.46, 5,868.81 and 2,485.32 is: 3,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.46 : 5,868.81 = 2,485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.46/5,868.81 = 2,485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.46x = 5,868.81 × 2,485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.46x = 14,585,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,585,870.87/4,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.18

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