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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.64, 5,871.63 and 2,486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.64, 5,871.63 and 2,486.14 is: 3,431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.64 : 5,871.63 = 2,486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.64/5,871.63 = 2,486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.64x = 5,871.63 × 2,486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.64x = 14,597,694.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597,694.21/4,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.01

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