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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.52, 6,558.71 and 1,085.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.52, 6,558.71 and 1,085.58 is: 1,628.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.52 : 6,558.71 = 1,085.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.52/6,558.71 = 1,085.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.52x = 6,558.71 × 1,085.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.52x = 7,119,998.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,119,998.97/4,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.35

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