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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.65, 5,985.59 and 2,569.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.65, 5,985.59 and 2,569.05 is: 3,545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.65 : 5,985.59 = 2,569.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.65/5,985.59 = 2,569.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.65x = 5,985.59 × 2,569.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.65x = 15,377,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,377,267.14/4,336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.89

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