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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.65, 5,858.22 and 2,566.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.65, 5,858.22 and 2,566.30 is: 3,541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.65 : 5,858.22 = 2,566.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.65/5,858.22 = 2,566.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.65x = 5,858.22 × 2,566.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.65x = 15,033,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,033,949.99/4,244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.86

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