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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.98, 5,870.86 and 2,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.98, 5,870.86 and 2,486.16 is: 3,431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.98 : 5,870.86 = 2,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.98/5,870.86 = 2,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.98x = 5,870.86 × 2,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.98x = 14,595,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595,897.30/4,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.12

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