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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.88, 5,871.36 and 2,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.88, 5,871.36 and 2,486.24 is: 3,430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.88 : 5,871.36 = 2,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.88/5,871.36 = 2,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.88x = 5,871.36 × 2,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.88x = 14,597,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597,610.09/4,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.79

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