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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.62, 6,000.98 and 2,580.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.62, 6,000.98 and 2,580.21 is: 3,560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.62 : 6,000.98 = 2,580.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.62/6,000.98 = 2,580.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.62x = 6,000.98 × 2,580.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.62x = 15,483,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,483,775.70/4,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.62

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