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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.48, 5,871.48 and 2,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.48, 5,871.48 and 2,486.28 is: 3,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.48 : 5,871.48 = 2,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.48/5,871.48 = 2,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.48x = 5,871.48 × 2,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.48x = 14,598,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,598,143.29/4,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.24

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