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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.76, 5,870.31 and 2,575.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.76, 5,870.31 and 2,575.47 is: 3,554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.76 : 5,870.31 = 2,575.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.76/5,870.31 = 2,575.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.76x = 5,870.31 × 2,575.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.76x = 15,118,807.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,118,807.30/4,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.22

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