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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.75, 6,005.61 and 2,585.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.75, 6,005.61 and 2,585.25 is: 3,566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.75 : 6,005.61 = 2,585.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.75/6,005.61 = 2,585.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.75x = 6,005.61 × 2,585.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.75x = 15,526,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,526,003.25/4,353.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.12

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