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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.08, 5,865.98 and 2,571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.08, 5,865.98 and 2,571.76 is: 3,549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.08 : 5,865.98 = 2,571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.08/5,865.98 = 2,571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.08x = 5,865.98 × 2,571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.08x = 15,085,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085,892.72/4,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.56

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