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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.54, 5,868.93 and 2,574.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.54, 5,868.93 and 2,574.94 is: 3,552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.54 : 5,868.93 = 2,574.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.54/5,868.93 = 2,574.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.54x = 5,868.93 × 2,574.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.54x = 15,112,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112,130.94/4,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.83

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