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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.51, 6,501.89 and 2,579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.51, 6,501.89 and 2,579.52 is: 3,870.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.51 : 6,501.89 = 2,579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.51/6,501.89 = 2,579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.51x = 6,501.89 × 2,579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.51x = 16,771,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771,735.04/4,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.25

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