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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.08, 6,001.74 and 2,580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.08, 6,001.74 and 2,580.64 is: 3,561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.08 : 6,001.74 = 2,580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.08/6,001.74 = 2,580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.08x = 6,001.74 × 2,580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.08x = 15,488,330.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488,330.31/4,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.29

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