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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.89, 6,209.26 and 2,585.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.89, 6,209.26 and 2,585.67 is: 3,567.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.89 : 6,209.26 = 2,585.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.89/6,209.26 = 2,585.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.89x = 6,209.26 × 2,585.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.89x = 16,055,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055,097.30/4,499.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.89

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