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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.93, 5,870.88 and 2,487.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.93, 5,870.88 and 2,487.11 is: 3,431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.93 : 5,870.88 = 2,487.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.93/5,870.88 = 2,487.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.93x = 5,870.88 × 2,487.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.93x = 14,601,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,601,495.00/4,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.67

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