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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,242.02, 5,853.97 and 2,586.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,242.02, 5,853.97 and 2,586.02 is: 3,568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,242.02 : 5,853.97 = 2,586.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,242.02/5,853.97 = 2,586.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,242.02x = 5,853.97 × 2,586.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,242.02x = 15,138,483.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138,483.50/4,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.70

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