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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.58, 5,870.37 and 2,461.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.58, 5,870.37 and 2,461.78 is: 3,396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.58 : 5,870.37 = 2,461.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.58/5,870.37 = 2,461.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.58x = 5,870.37 × 2,461.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.58x = 14,451,559.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,559.46/4,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.71

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