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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.70, 5,873.34 and 2,486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.70, 5,873.34 and 2,486.02 is: 3,431.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.70 : 5,873.34 = 2,486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.70/5,873.34 = 2,486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.70x = 5,873.34 × 2,486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.70x = 14,601,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,601,240.71/4,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.79

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