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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.94, 6,459.66 and 2,585.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.94, 6,459.66 and 2,585.06 is: 3,567.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.94 : 6,459.66 = 2,585.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.94/6,459.66 = 2,585.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.94x = 6,459.66 × 2,585.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.94x = 16,698,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,698,608.68/4,680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.36

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