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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.25, 5,867.93 and 2,574.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.25, 5,867.93 and 2,574.05 is: 3,551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.25 : 5,867.93 = 2,574.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.25/5,867.93 = 2,574.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.25x = 5,867.93 × 2,574.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.25x = 15,104,326.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,104,326.43/4,253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.24

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