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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.70, 5,858.91 and 2,566.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.70, 5,858.91 and 2,566.11 is: 3,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.70 : 5,858.91 = 2,566.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.70/5,858.91 = 2,566.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.70x = 5,858.91 × 2,566.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.70x = 15,034,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034,607.54/4,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.97

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