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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.36, 6,008.64 and 2,585.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.36, 6,008.64 and 2,585.68 is: 3,568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.36 : 6,008.64 = 2,585.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.36/6,008.64 = 2,585.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.36x = 6,008.64 × 2,585.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.36x = 15,536,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,536,420.28/4,354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.01

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