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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.56, 5,869.92 and 2,484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.56, 5,869.92 and 2,484.84 is: 3,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.56 : 5,869.92 = 2,484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.56/5,869.92 = 2,484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.56x = 5,869.92 × 2,484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.56x = 14,585,812.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,585,812.01/4,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.08

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