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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.76, 5,871.69 and 2,576.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.76, 5,871.69 and 2,576.47 is: 3,555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.76 : 5,871.69 = 2,576.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.76/5,871.69 = 2,576.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.76x = 5,871.69 × 2,576.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.76x = 15,128,233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128,233.13/4,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.60

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