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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.35, 6,008.34 and 2,585.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.35, 6,008.34 and 2,585.91 is: 3,568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.35 : 6,008.34 = 2,585.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.35/6,008.34 = 2,585.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.35x = 6,008.34 × 2,585.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.35x = 15,537,026.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537,026.49/4,354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.16

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