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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.70, 6,569.91 and 2,535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.70, 6,569.91 and 2,535.66 is: 3,798.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.70 : 6,569.91 = 2,535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.70/6,569.91 = 2,535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.70x = 6,569.91 × 2,535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.70x = 16,659,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,659,057.99/4,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.49

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