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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.53, 5,857.77 and 2,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.53, 5,857.77 and 2,475.76 is: 3,416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.53 : 5,857.77 = 2,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.53/5,857.77 = 2,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.53x = 5,857.77 × 2,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.53x = 14,502,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502,432.66/4,244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.73

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