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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.72, 5,870.16 and 2,576.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.72, 5,870.16 and 2,576.76 is: 3,555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.72 : 5,870.16 = 2,576.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.72/5,870.16 = 2,576.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.72x = 5,870.16 × 2,576.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.72x = 15,125,993.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,125,993.48/4,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.11

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