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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.59, 5,870.44 and 2,576.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.59, 5,870.44 and 2,576.00 is: 3,554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.59 : 5,870.44 = 2,576.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.59/5,870.44 = 2,576.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.59x = 5,870.44 × 2,576.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.59x = 15,122,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,122,271.34/4,254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.34

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