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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.44, 5,872.71 and 2,486.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.44, 5,872.71 and 2,486.61 is: 3,432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.44 : 5,872.71 = 2,486.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.44/5,872.71 = 2,486.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.44x = 5,872.71 × 2,486.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.44x = 14,603,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,603,139.41/4,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.45

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