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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.02, 5,871.96 and 2,576.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.02, 5,871.96 and 2,576.07 is: 3,555.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.02 : 5,871.96 = 2,576.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.02/5,871.96 = 2,576.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.02x = 5,871.96 × 2,576.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.02x = 15,126,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,580.00/4,255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.00

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