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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,352.68, 6,007.72 and 2,585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,352.68, 6,007.72 and 2,585.30 is: 3,568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,352.68 : 6,007.72 = 2,585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,352.68/6,007.72 = 2,585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,352.68x = 6,007.72 × 2,585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,352.68x = 15,531,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,531,758.52/4,352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.32

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