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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.47, 5,857.84 and 2,566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.47, 5,857.84 and 2,566.54 is: 3,541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.47 : 5,857.84 = 2,566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.47/5,857.84 = 2,566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.47x = 5,857.84 × 2,566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.47x = 15,034,380.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034,380.67/4,245.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.28

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