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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.60, 5,871.46 and 2,575.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.60, 5,871.46 and 2,575.70 is: 3,554.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.60 : 5,871.46 = 2,575.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.60/5,871.46 = 2,575.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.60x = 5,871.46 × 2,575.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.60x = 15,123,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,123,119.52/4,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.53

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