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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349, 6,001.73 and 2,580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349, 6,001.73 and 2,580.62 is: 3,561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349 : 6,001.73 = 2,580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349/6,001.73 = 2,580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349x = 6,001.73 × 2,580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349x = 15,488,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488,171.57/4,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.32

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