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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.78, 5,855.01 and 2,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.78, 5,855.01 and 2,565.70 is: 3,539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.78 : 5,855.01 = 2,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.78/5,855.01 = 2,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.78x = 5,855.01 × 2,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.78x = 15,022,199.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022,199.16/4,243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.82

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