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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.48, 6,007.86 and 2,585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.48, 6,007.86 and 2,585.34 is: 3,567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.48 : 6,007.86 = 2,585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.48/6,007.86 = 2,585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.48x = 6,007.86 × 2,585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.48x = 15,532,360.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,532,360.77/4,353.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.80

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