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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.42, 5,858.74 and 2,567.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.42, 5,858.74 and 2,567.02 is: 3,542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.42 : 5,858.74 = 2,567.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.42/5,858.74 = 2,567.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.42x = 5,858.74 × 2,567.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.42x = 15,039,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,502.75/4,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.52

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