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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.51, 5,869.85 and 2,484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.51, 5,869.85 and 2,484.77 is: 3,428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.51 : 5,869.85 = 2,484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.51/5,869.85 = 2,484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.51x = 5,869.85 × 2,484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.51x = 14,585,185.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,585,185.41/4,253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.97

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