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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.14, 5,869.44 and 2,485.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.14, 5,869.44 and 2,485.50 is: 3,428.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.14 : 5,869.44 = 2,485.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.14/5,869.44 = 2,485.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.14x = 5,869.44 × 2,485.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.14x = 14,588,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,493.12/4,255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.44

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