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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.70, 5,860.29 and 2,567.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.70, 5,860.29 and 2,567.11 is: 3,543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.70 : 5,860.29 = 2,567.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.70/5,860.29 = 2,567.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.70x = 5,860.29 × 2,567.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.70x = 15,044,009.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,009.06/4,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.35

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