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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.87, 6,001.52 and 2,580.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.87, 6,001.52 and 2,580.43 is: 3,561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.87 : 6,001.52 = 2,580.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.87/6,001.52 = 2,580.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.87x = 6,001.52 × 2,580.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.87x = 15,486,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,486,502.25/4,348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.04

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