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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.70, 5,861.67 and 2,568.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.70, 5,861.67 and 2,568.11 is: 3,544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.70 : 5,861.67 = 2,568.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.70/5,861.67 = 2,568.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.70x = 5,861.67 × 2,568.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.70x = 15,053,413.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,053,413.34/4,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.73

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