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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.48, 5,869.28 and 2,483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.48, 5,869.28 and 2,483.80 is: 3,427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.48 : 5,869.28 = 2,483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.48/5,869.28 = 2,483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.48x = 5,869.28 × 2,483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.48x = 14,578,117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,578,117.66/4,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.34

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