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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.39, 5,858.61 and 2,567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.39, 5,858.61 and 2,567.16 is: 3,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.39 : 5,858.61 = 2,567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.39/5,858.61 = 2,567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.39x = 5,858.61 × 2,567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.39x = 15,039,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,979.62/4,246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.83

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