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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.93, 5,997.84 and 2,579.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.93, 5,997.84 and 2,579.11 is: 3,558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.93 : 5,997.84 = 2,579.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.93/5,997.84 = 2,579.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.93x = 5,997.84 × 2,579.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.93x = 15,469,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,469,089.12/4,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.62

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