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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.88, 5,859.08 and 2,566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.88, 5,859.08 and 2,566.32 is: 3,542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.88 : 5,859.08 = 2,566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.88/5,859.08 = 2,566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.88x = 5,859.08 × 2,566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.88x = 15,036,274.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036,274.19/4,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.21

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