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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.52, 5,869.68 and 2,575.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.52, 5,869.68 and 2,575.62 is: 3,554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.52 : 5,869.68 = 2,575.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.52/5,869.68 = 2,575.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.52x = 5,869.68 × 2,575.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.52x = 15,118,065.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,118,065.20/4,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.25

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