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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,258.54, 5,877.48 and 2,581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,258.54, 5,877.48 and 2,581.12 is: 3,562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,258.54 : 5,877.48 = 2,581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,258.54/5,877.48 = 2,581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,258.54x = 5,877.48 × 2,581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,258.54x = 15,170,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,170,481.18/4,258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.37

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