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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.75, 5,885.12 and 2,586.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.75, 5,885.12 and 2,586.57 is: 3,568.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.75 : 5,885.12 = 2,586.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.75/5,885.12 = 2,586.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.75x = 5,885.12 × 2,586.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.75x = 15,222,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,222,274.84/4,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.49

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