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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.34, 6,004.98 and 2,581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.34, 6,004.98 and 2,581.52 is: 3,564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.34 : 6,004.98 = 2,581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.34/6,004.98 = 2,581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.34x = 6,004.98 × 2,581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.34x = 15,501,945.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,501,945.94/4,349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.21

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