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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.95, 5,870.85 and 2,575.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.95, 5,870.85 and 2,575.77 is: 3,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.95 : 5,870.85 = 2,575.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.95/5,870.85 = 2,575.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.95x = 5,870.85 × 2,575.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.95x = 15,121,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,121,959.30/4,253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.80

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