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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.80, 6,001.56 and 2,580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.80, 6,001.56 and 2,580.48 is: 3,561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.80 : 6,001.56 = 2,580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.80/6,001.56 = 2,580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.80x = 6,001.56 × 2,580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.80x = 15,486,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,486,905.55/4,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.19

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