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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.90, 5,870.24 and 2,486.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.90, 5,870.24 and 2,486.48 is: 3,431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.90 : 5,870.24 = 2,486.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.90/5,870.24 = 2,486.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.90x = 5,870.24 × 2,486.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.90x = 14,596,234.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,596,234.36/4,253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.26

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