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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.53, 6,001.18 and 2,580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.53, 6,001.18 and 2,580.30 is: 3,560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.53 : 6,001.18 = 2,580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.53/6,001.18 = 2,580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.53x = 6,001.18 × 2,580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.53x = 15,484,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,484,838.30/4,348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.94

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