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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.08, 5,998.61 and 2,578.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.08, 5,998.61 and 2,578.38 is: 3,557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.08 : 5,998.61 = 2,578.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.08/5,998.61 = 2,578.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.08x = 5,998.61 × 2,578.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.08x = 15,466,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,466,665.50/4,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.94

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