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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.03, 5,862.41 and 2,569.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.03, 5,862.41 and 2,569.74 is: 3,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.03 : 5,862.41 = 2,569.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.03/5,862.41 = 2,569.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.03x = 5,862.41 × 2,569.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.03x = 15,064,856.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,064,856.62/4,248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.32

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