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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.63, 5,853.45 and 2,585.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.63, 5,853.45 and 2,585.63 is: 3,568.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.63 : 5,853.45 = 2,585.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.63/5,853.45 = 2,585.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.63x = 5,853.45 × 2,585.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.63x = 15,134,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,134,855.92/4,241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.17

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