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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.03, 6,313.46 and 2,585.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.03, 6,313.46 and 2,585.55 is: 3,568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.03 : 6,313.46 = 2,585.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.03/6,313.46 = 2,585.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.03x = 6,313.46 × 2,585.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.03x = 16,323,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,323,766.50/4,575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.01

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