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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.29, 5,844.90 and 2,556.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.29, 5,844.90 and 2,556.67 is: 3,528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.29 : 5,844.90 = 2,556.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.29/5,844.90 = 2,556.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.29x = 5,844.90 × 2,556.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.29x = 14,943,451.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943,451.26/4,235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.32

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