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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.74, 5,870.30 and 2,575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.74, 5,870.30 and 2,575.46 is: 3,554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.74 : 5,870.30 = 2,575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.74/5,870.30 = 2,575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.74x = 5,870.30 × 2,575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.74x = 15,118,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,118,722.84/4,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.22

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