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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.37, 6,001.46 and 2,580.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.37, 6,001.46 and 2,580.49 is: 3,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.37 : 6,001.46 = 2,580.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.37/6,001.46 = 2,580.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.37x = 6,001.46 × 2,580.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.37x = 15,486,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,486,707.52/4,347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.32

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