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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.50, 5,865.74 and 2,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.50, 5,865.74 and 2,571.60 is: 3,548.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.50 : 5,865.74 = 2,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.50/5,865.74 = 2,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.50x = 5,865.74 × 2,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.50x = 15,084,336.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084,336.98/4,250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.84

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