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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.86, 3,716.88 and 2,172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.86, 3,716.88 and 2,172.04 is: 3,246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.86 : 3,716.88 = 2,172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.86/3,716.88 = 2,172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.86x = 3,716.88 × 2,172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.86x = 8,073,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,073,212.04/2,486.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.35

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