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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.40, 5,998.06 and 2,578.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.40, 5,998.06 and 2,578.75 is: 3,557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.40 : 5,998.06 = 2,578.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.40/5,998.06 = 2,578.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.40x = 5,998.06 × 2,578.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.40x = 15,467,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,467,490.78/4,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.06

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