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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.26, 5,854.87 and 2,564.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.26, 5,854.87 and 2,564.73 is: 3,537.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.26 : 5,854.87 = 2,564.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.26/5,854.87 = 2,564.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.26x = 5,854.87 × 2,564.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.26x = 15,016,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,016,160.74/4,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.99

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