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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.59, 6,007.95 and 2,585.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.59, 6,007.95 and 2,585.31 is: 3,567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.59 : 6,007.95 = 2,585.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.59/6,007.95 = 2,585.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.59x = 6,007.95 × 2,585.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.59x = 15,532,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,532,413.21/4,353.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.73

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