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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.44, 6,010.26 and 2,585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.44, 6,010.26 and 2,585.92 is: 3,568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.44 : 6,010.26 = 2,585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.44/6,010.26 = 2,585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.44x = 6,010.26 × 2,585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.44x = 15,542,051.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,542,051.54/4,355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.42

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