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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.68, 5,997.48 and 2,578.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.68, 5,997.48 and 2,578.87 is: 3,558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.68 : 5,997.48 = 2,578.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.68/5,997.48 = 2,578.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.68x = 5,997.48 × 2,578.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.68x = 15,466,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,466,721.25/4,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.28

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