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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.34, 5,860.55 and 2,568.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.34, 5,860.55 and 2,568.51 is: 3,544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.34 : 5,860.55 = 2,568.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.34/5,860.55 = 2,568.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.34x = 5,860.55 × 2,568.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.34x = 15,052,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,887.70/4,247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.08

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