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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.45, 6,340.93 and 2,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.45, 6,340.93 and 2,585 is: 3,871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.45 : 6,340.93 = 2,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.45/6,340.93 = 2,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.45x = 6,340.93 × 2,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.45x = 16,391,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,391,304.05/4,233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.85

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