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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.52, 5,859.42 and 2,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.52, 5,859.42 and 2,566.80 is: 3,541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.52 : 5,859.42 = 2,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.52/5,859.42 = 2,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.52x = 5,859.42 × 2,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.52x = 15,039,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,959.26/4,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.71

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