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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.98, 5,886.57 and 2,587.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.98, 5,886.57 and 2,587.79 is: 3,570.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.98 : 5,886.57 = 2,587.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.98/5,886.57 = 2,587.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.98x = 5,886.57 × 2,587.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.98x = 15,233,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,233,231.40/4,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.87

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