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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.46, 5,861.81 and 2,568.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.46, 5,861.81 and 2,568.93 is: 3,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.46 : 5,861.81 = 2,568.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.46/5,861.81 = 2,568.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.46x = 5,861.81 × 2,568.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.46x = 15,058,579.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058,579.56/4,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.31

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