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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.91, 6,001.35 and 2,579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.91, 6,001.35 and 2,579.48 is: 3,559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.91 : 6,001.35 = 2,579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.91/6,001.35 = 2,579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.91x = 6,001.35 × 2,579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.91x = 15,480,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,480,362.30/4,348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.60

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