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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.59, 5,865.79 and 2,572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.59, 5,865.79 and 2,572.36 is: 3,549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.59 : 5,865.79 = 2,572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.59/5,865.79 = 2,572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.59x = 5,865.79 × 2,572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.59x = 15,088,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,088,914.53/4,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.01

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