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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.64, 5,775.99 and 2,506.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.64, 5,775.99 and 2,506.06 is: 3,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.64 : 5,775.99 = 2,506.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.64/5,775.99 = 2,506.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.64x = 5,775.99 × 2,506.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.64x = 14,474,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474,977.50/4,185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.25

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