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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.92, 6,001.44 and 2,581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.92, 6,001.44 and 2,581.34 is: 3,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.92 : 6,001.44 = 2,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.92/6,001.44 = 2,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.92x = 6,001.44 × 2,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.92x = 15,491,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,491,757.13/4,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.21

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