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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.95, 5,874.58 and 2,488.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.95, 5,874.58 and 2,488.21 is: 3,433.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.95 : 5,874.58 = 2,488.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.95/5,874.58 = 2,488.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.95x = 5,874.58 × 2,488.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.95x = 14,617,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617,146.89/4,256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.71

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