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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.41, 6,541.46 and 2,385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.41, 6,541.46 and 2,385.85 is: 3,580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.41 : 6,541.46 = 2,385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.41/6,541.46 = 2,385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.41x = 6,541.46 × 2,385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.41x = 15,606,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,606,942.34/4,358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.88

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