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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,258.54, 5,874.38 and 2,556.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,258.54, 5,874.38 and 2,556.61 is: 3,526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,258.54 : 5,874.38 = 2,556.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,258.54/5,874.38 = 2,556.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,258.54x = 5,874.38 × 2,556.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,258.54x = 15,018,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,018,498.65/4,258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.68

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