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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.86, 5,858.45 and 2,567.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.86, 5,858.45 and 2,567.22 is: 3,543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.86 : 5,858.45 = 2,567.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.86/5,858.45 = 2,567.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.86x = 5,858.45 × 2,567.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.86x = 15,039,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,930.01/4,244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.09

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