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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.70, 4,895.55 and 2,486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.70, 4,895.55 and 2,486.10 is: 3,729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.70 : 4,895.55 = 2,486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.70/4,895.55 = 2,486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.70x = 4,895.55 × 2,486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.70x = 12,170,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,170,826.86/3,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.15

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