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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.98, 5,871.89 and 2,576.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.98, 5,871.89 and 2,576.85 is: 3,555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.98 : 5,871.89 = 2,576.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.98/5,871.89 = 2,576.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.98x = 5,871.89 × 2,576.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.98x = 15,130,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130,966.86/4,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.23

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