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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.34, 5,869.33 and 2,575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.34, 5,869.33 and 2,575.68 is: 3,554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.34 : 5,869.33 = 2,575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.34/5,869.33 = 2,575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.34x = 5,869.33 × 2,575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.34x = 15,117,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117,520.46/4,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.27

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