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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,242.81, 5,855.76 and 2,564.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,242.81, 5,855.76 and 2,564.42 is: 3,539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,242.81 : 5,855.76 = 2,564.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,242.81/5,855.76 = 2,564.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,242.81x = 5,855.76 × 2,564.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,242.81x = 15,016,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,016,615.24/4,242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.31

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