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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.05, 5,869.35 and 2,574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.05, 5,869.35 and 2,574.76 is: 3,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.05 : 5,869.35 = 2,574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.05/5,869.35 = 2,574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.05x = 5,869.35 × 2,574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.05x = 15,112,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112,167.61/4,253.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.25

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