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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.50, 5,851.92 and 2,584.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.50, 5,851.92 and 2,584.50 is: 3,566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.50 : 5,851.92 = 2,584.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.50/5,851.92 = 2,584.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.50x = 5,851.92 × 2,584.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.50x = 15,124,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124,287.24/4,240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.63

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