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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257, 5,874.66 and 2,490.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257, 5,874.66 and 2,490.09 is: 3,436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257 : 5,874.66 = 2,490.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257/5,874.66 = 2,490.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257x = 5,874.66 × 2,490.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257x = 14,628,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,628,432.12/4,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.32

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