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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.54, 5,869.56 and 2,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.54, 5,869.56 and 2,575.88 is: 3,554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.54 : 5,869.56 = 2,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.54/5,869.56 = 2,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.54x = 5,869.56 × 2,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.54x = 15,119,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,119,282.21/4,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.52

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