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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.71, 5,874.95 and 2,487.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.71, 5,874.95 and 2,487.97 is: 3,433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.71 : 5,874.95 = 2,487.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.71/5,874.95 = 2,487.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.71x = 5,874.95 × 2,487.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.71x = 14,616,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,616,699.35/4,256.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.80

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