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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.58, 5,853.73 and 2,564.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.58, 5,853.73 and 2,564.45 is: 3,537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.58 : 5,853.73 = 2,564.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.58/5,853.73 = 2,564.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.58x = 5,853.73 × 2,564.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.58x = 15,011,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011,597.90/4,243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.48

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