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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.92, 6,501.43 and 2,581.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.92, 6,501.43 and 2,581.46 is: 3,870.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.92 : 6,501.43 = 2,581.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.92/6,501.43 = 2,581.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.92x = 6,501.43 × 2,581.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.92x = 16,783,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,783,181.49/4,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.73

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