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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,585.23, 6,327.90 and 2,595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,585.23, 6,327.90 and 2,595.72 is: 3,582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,585.23 : 6,327.90 = 2,595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,585.23/6,327.90 = 2,595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,585.23x = 6,327.90 × 2,595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,585.23x = 16,425,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,425,456.59/4,585.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.25

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