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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.06, 5,857.48 and 2,565.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.06, 5,857.48 and 2,565.67 is: 3,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.06 : 5,857.48 = 2,565.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.06/5,857.48 = 2,565.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.06x = 5,857.48 × 2,565.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.06x = 15,028,360.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,028,360.71/4,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.03

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