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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.88, 5,845.51 and 2,579.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.88, 5,845.51 and 2,579.88 is: 3,560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.88 : 5,845.51 = 2,579.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.88/5,845.51 = 2,579.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.88x = 5,845.51 × 2,579.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.88x = 15,080,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080,714.34/4,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.23

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