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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.12, 5,885.96 and 2,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.12, 5,885.96 and 2,586.20 is: 3,569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.12 : 5,885.96 = 2,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.12/5,885.96 = 2,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.12x = 5,885.96 × 2,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.12x = 15,222,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,222,269.75/4,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.01

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